Pilot Debrief

STINSON 108-1 near Selawik, AK — 2009-12-18

Final reportANC10CA010
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Date
2009-12-18
Location
Selawik, AK, USA
Aircraft
STINSON 108-1
Registration
N136SP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot was on a personal cross-country flight when he encountered whiteout conditions; he then reversed course to return to the departure airport. He reported that the visibility continued to diminish and he elected to land the ski-equipped airplane on a frozen, snow-covered lake. He said that the airplane landed hard on the uneven terrain, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the terrain. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident and that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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