Pilot Debrief

STINSON 108-1 near Coolin, ID — 2012-03-25

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Date
2012-03-25
Location
Coolin, ID, USA
Airport
66S
Aircraft
STINSON 108-1
Registration
N97032
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he did not call the destination airport for airport conditions. Upon arrival, he flew over the snow-covered runway to check the runway surface. He noted snowmobile tracks and patches of grass through the snow. After touching down, the airplane rolled for about 250 feet before the tires sunk into the snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest on its back. The airplane’s right wing struts, vertical stabilizer, rudder and both wing tips were bent.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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