Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA228
Location
Willow, AK
Event ID
20170412X72340
Coordinates
61.647499, -149.972778
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane's left main ski's collision with a submerged frozen sand berm.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SCHROTH CHARLES D
Address
PO BOX 193
City
GUSTAVUS
State / Zip Code
AK 99826-0193
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of a ski-equipped tailwheel airplane reported that during the landing roll on a snow-covered sand bar, about 15-20 miles per hour, the left ski impacted a submerged frozen sand berm. He added that the left ski "broke" and the airplane nosed over.
The vertical stabilizer and left wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident 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# GAA17CA228