Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 18, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA160
Location
South Fork, CO
Event ID
20120218X81416
Coordinates
37.740276, -106.525558
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GOSNEY DON L
Address
PO BOX 256
City
BAYFIELD
State / Zip Code
CO 81122-0256
Country
United States
Analysis
After landing on a patchy, snowed covered runway, the pilot stated that he lost directional control when the airplane contacted a patch of snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest in the inverted position. Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane’s vertical fin and one wing. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA160