Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 30, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA029
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20120410X30119
Coordinates
61.186389, -148.592498
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 failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low-level maneuvering.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FOX STEPHEN A
Address
6049 E HART LAKE LOOP
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-9361
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that during a low level reconnaissance pass of a landing site on a snow-covered glacier, flat light conditions made it difficult to discern topographical features. During the pass the airplane's left wheel/ski struck the ground, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The left wing subsequently struck the snow-covered ice, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing, left wing lift strut, and fuselage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA029