Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 23, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA147
Location
Aberdeen, SD
Event ID
20190225X82034
Coordinates
45.534721, -98.613052
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FEAUTO KEVIN J
Address
4490 RUNWAY LN
City
SAINT CLOUD
State / Zip Code
FL 34772-7523
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during a touch and go landing on a frozen lake, the airplane struck a "drift of deep snow" and came to rest inverted. He added that he did not see the snow drift before landing.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and empennage.
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# GAA19CA147