Accident Details
Date
Monday, February 5, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA119
Location
Juneau, AK
Event ID
20180206X53721
Coordinates
58.373332, -134.051116
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N271BJ
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
36069
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
13500 E JENSEN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9430
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the wheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on an unimproved snow-covered airstrip, he misjudged the surface condition. He added that, as the nose gear touched down the wheel broke through the snow, turned sideways, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front windshield and both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA18CA119