Accident Details
Date
Thursday, December 28, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA18CA094
Location
Spearfish, SD
Event ID
20171229X23639
Coordinates
44.484722, -103.788055
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 inadvertent landing in snow adjacent to the snow-covered runway resulting in a collision with runway signs.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
N11KX LLC
Address
3023 KAISER DR UNIT K
City
SANTA CLARA
State / Zip Code
CA 95051-4740
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that following an instrument approach in light snow, he inadvertently landed in the safety area to the left of the snow-covered runway. During landing, both wings collided with runway signage. The pilot taxied the airplane to parking.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
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# GAA18CA094