MAULE M-4-210C
Chickaloon, AK — April 4, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 4, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC09CA029 |
| Event ID | 20090407X30713 |
| Location | Chickaloon, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.91667, -148.11667 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-4-210C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitably rough and snow-covered landing area.
Full Narrative
The solo private pilot was landing a wheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport, snow-covered site. During the landing roll the airplane bounced when it encountered a small snowdrift. The pilot said he attempted to recover, but the airplane drifted to the right and nosed over when it touched down in deep snow. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wing lift struts. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and noted in his report to the NTSB that he should have selected a better area to land on.
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.