Pilot Debrief

MILLER GREGORY SCOTT GOT ROCKS near Anchorage, AK — 2011-01-29

Final reportANC11CA011
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Date
2011-01-29
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Aircraft
MILLER GREGORY SCOTT GOT ROCKS
Registration
N9015U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot said that he was attempting a touch-and-go landing in a ski-equipped airplane on a snow-covered mountaintop site, which was surrounded by higher mountains. Before beginning his approach to the site, he determined the wind conditions, and then planned an easterly approach into a 10-mph headwind. After landing, he turned the airplane to the north in preparation for takeoff and, as it passed out of a wind-protected area, a strong southerly wind lifted the airplane's tail. The pilot was unable to control the airplane in the strong wind and it nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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