ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358175
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| Date: | Saturday 7 October 1995 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4463Z |
| MSN: | 18-8810 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1969 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1936 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tyonek, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Anchorage, AK (LHD) |
| Beluga Lake, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was attempting to land on a snow covered mountain meadow. He estimated the depth of the snow to be 1 to 2 inches. Prior to landing, he attempted to drag the landing area by lightly touching the main gear on the landing surface. When the main gear touched the snow, the airplane nosed over. After exiting the airplane, the pilot noticed that the snow was 6 inches deep and very wet.
Probable Cause: Improper planning/decision by the pilot concerning his method of testing the landing area. His selection of an unsuitable area was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC96LA004
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 10:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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