Porterfield CP 65
Aberdeen, SD — February 23, 2019
Event Information
| Date | February 23, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA147 |
| Event ID | 20190225X82034 |
| Location | Aberdeen, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.53472, -98.61305 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Porterfield |
| Model | CP 65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a touch and go landing on a frozen lake, the airplane struck a "drift of deep snow" and came to rest inverted. He added that he did not see the snow drift before landing.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.