Pilot Debrief

HELIO H-295 near Old Minto, AK — 2012-01-26

Final reportANC12CA020
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Date
2012-01-26
Location
Old Minto, AK, USA
Aircraft
HELIO H-295
Registration
N713C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing the ski-equipped airplane on a snow-covered lake when the left ski encountered a snow drift, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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