Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 25, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR12CA148
Location
Coolin, ID
Event ID
20120327X93747
Coordinates
48.520557, -116.822776
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N97032
Make
STINSON
Serial Number
108-1032
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DEARDORFF DALLAS W
Address
6 BENEDICK LN
Status
Deregistered
City
PLAINS
State / Zip Code
MT 59859-9503
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he flew over the snow covered runway and observed the windsock, which indicated zero wind. After touching down, the airplane rolled for about 250 feet before the airplane’s tires sunk into the snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest on its back. The airplane’s right wing struts, vertical stabilizer, rudder and both wing tips were bent.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA148