Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) near Anchorage, AK — 2013-03-26

Final reportANC13CA037
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Date
2013-03-26
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Airport
Z41
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Registration
N995SP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on a snow-covered taxiway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the wheel-/ski-equipped airplane was taxiing for departure on a snow-covered taxiway when he lost directional control in the deep snow and veered to the left, colliding with a parked airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and lift strut. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The operator wrote that the accident may have been prevented if he had waited for the taxiway to be cleared of snow.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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