Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 180 near Palmer, AK — 2012-03-30

Final reportANC12CA029
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Date
2012-03-30
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 180
Registration
N266V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low-level maneuvering.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during a low-level reconnaissance pass of a landing site on a snow-covered glacier, flat light conditions made it difficult to discern topographical features. During the pass, the airplane's left wheel/ski struck the ground, and the left main landing gear collapsed. The left wing subsequently struck the snow-covered ice, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing, left wing lift strut, and fuselage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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