ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 233188
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| Date: | Wednesday 19 February 2020 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 182A Skylane |
| Owner/operator: | SK Aircraft LLC |
| Registration: | N969KM |
| MSN: | 51506 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1958 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Koyuk, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Koyuk Airport, AK (KKA/PAKK) |
| Nome, AK (94Z) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the ski-equipped airplane reported that during the landing on snow covered sea ice, the airplane ground looped and the left landing gear collapsed. The left wing and fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot added that there was an overcast cloud ceiling with light snow showers at the time of the accident, and that he attempted the landing in "flat light" conditions on "flat terrain."
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing in flat light conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC20CA022
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Feb-2020 21:07 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 26-Mar-2021 15:23 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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