Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 207A near Nikiski, AK — 2012-01-23

Final reportANC12CA019
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Date
2012-01-23
Location
Nikiski, AK, USA
Airport
AK73
Aircraft
CESSNA 207A
Registration
N800DF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper identification of the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the snow covering the runway lights.

NTSB narrative

During a night landing, the pilot misidentified the runway surface and landed the airplane in a snowbank on the left side of the runway. He stated that most of the runway lights had been covered by heavy snow and were not clearly visible when the airplane was on the straight-in approach. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the horizontal stabilizer.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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