Pilot Debrief

BROWN JOSEPH SPORTSMAN GS-2 near Kalispell, MT — 2018-04-24

Final reportGAA18CA240
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Date
2018-04-24
Location
Kalispell, MT, USA
Airport
0S1
Aircraft
BROWN JOSEPH SPORTSMAN GS-2
Registration
N454HP
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable snow-covered airstrip for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while en route, he decided to land to inspect the elevator trim. He added that he made multiple passes over a snow covered airstrip and believed the snow to be about 2-3" deep. During the landing roll, the airplane slowed and began to sink into the snow. The pilot attempted to go around, but the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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