ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 311962
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| Date: | Wednesday 7 April 2021 |
| Time: | 11:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 170A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N1291D |
| MSN: | 19867 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1951 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1180 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lime Village, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Big Lake, AK |
| Stoney River, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, while landing off-airport on snow-covered terrain, in flat light conditions, the terrain was 'rougherâ than he expected. Subsequently, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a 'bumpâ, the right ski penetrated the surface of the snow, and the right main landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC21LA029
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-May-2023 05:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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