OLSON KENNETH H T ZODIAC 601 HDS
Garrison, MN — March 8, 2014
Event Information
| Date | March 8, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA156 |
| Event ID | 20140311X43334 |
| Location | Garrison, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.29445, -93.82694 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | OLSON KENNETH H T |
| Model | ZODIAC 601 HDS |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in the airplane striking a snow bank.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taking off from a frozen lake, the airplane veered to the left. He stated that at the point of rotation, the left wing struck a snow bank which spun the airplane in a counter-clockwise direction. The airplane's nose wheel then struck the snow bank and the airplane nosed over. He reported no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.