N696AKMICHAEL G DARBY DARD 12024-03-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MICHAEL G DARBY DARD 1S/N: 1533

Summary

On March 18, 2024, a Michael G Darby DARD 1 (N696AK) was involved in an incident near Anchorage, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in soft snow, resulting in a nose over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N696AK.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 18, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA019
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20240321193973
Coordinates
61.215573, -149.839550
Nearest Airport
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 loss of directional control while landing in soft snow, resulting in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MICHAEL G DARBY
Serial Number
1533
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
DARD 1FK12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
DARD 1

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SLOANS AIRCRAFT WELDING LLC
Address
9550 HOMESTEAD TRL
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99507-6728
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC24LA019