Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185E near Skwentna, AK — 2013-01-05

Final reportANC13CA020
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Date
2013-01-05
Location
Skwentna, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA A185E
Registration
N4538F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the wheel/ski-equipped airplane landed on a remote, frozen, snow-covered lake. While taxiing to park, the right wheel/ski struck an area of ice overflow that was covered by snow. During the collision, the axle bolts on the right wheel/ski broke, which pivoted the airplane to the right, and the right wing struck the snow-covered ice. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In a written statement, the pilot reported that flat light conditions on the snow-covered lake contributed to his inability to see the ice overflow.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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