ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298046
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| Date: | Tuesday 24 April 2018 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Glasair Sportsman 2+2 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N454HP |
| MSN: | 7336 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2011 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 480 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming YIO-390-EXP |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kalispell, Montana -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | Sandpoint Airport, ID (KSZT) |
| Butte Airport, MT (BTM/KBTM) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while en route, he decided to land to inspect the elevator trim. He added that he made multiple passes over a snow covered airstrip and believed the snow to be about 2-3" deep. During the landing roll, the airplane slowed and began to sink into the snow. The pilot attempted to go around, but the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
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 selection of an unsuitable snow-covered airstrip for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA18CA240
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 12:16 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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