Champion 7GCAA
Sterling, AK — March 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | March 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA029 |
| Event ID | 20200310X73309 |
| Location | Sterling, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.53906, -150.78944 |
| Airport | Dutch Landing Strip |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Champion |
| Model | 7GCAA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting an area of deep snow. A factor associated with the accident was flat light conditions.
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.