Pilot Debrief

CHARLES J KASE KASE KUB near Big Lake, AK — 2023-11-18

Final reportANC24LA006
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Date
2023-11-18
Location
Big Lake, AK, USA
Airport
PAGQ
Aircraft
CHARLES J KASE KASE KUB
Registration
N853AK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site that was covered in deep snow.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that she landed on a runway that was covered in deep snow which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the rudder and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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