STINSON 108-1
Selawik, AK — December 18, 2009
Event Information
| Date | December 18, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC10CA010 |
| Event ID | 20091221X14710 |
| Location | Selawik, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 66.33334, -160.33333 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | STINSON |
| Model | 108-1 |
| 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 failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, personal cross-country flight. The pilot said en route to his destination he encountered whiteout conditions, and he reversed course to return to the departure airport. He reported that the visibility continued to diminish, and he elected to land the ski-equipped airplane on a frozen, snow-covered lake. He said the airplane landed hard on the uneven terrain, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the terrain. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident, and that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
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.