ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354722
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| Date: | Thursday 12 March 1998 |
| Time: | 16:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 185 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N21546 |
| MSN: | 18503062 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4421 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520D-24B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mcgrath, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Mcgrath, AK (MCG) |
| Cripple, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The commercial pilot landed his wheel/ski equipped airplane on a frozen river. The pilot stated that after landing, he added power in an attempt to lift the tail, and turn the airplane in the opposite direction. The airplane's skis became stuck in grooves on the snow, and directional control was lost. The airplane's left wing struck a tree on the river bank and substantial damage was sustained to the leading edge. Wind conditions at the time of the accident were reported by the pilot to be calm.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. Factors associated with the accident are the presence of snow covered terrain, a tree, and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC98LA029
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 17:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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