HELIO H-295
Old Minto, AK — January 26, 2012
Event Information
| Date | January 26, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA020 |
| Event ID | 20120127X41441 |
| Location | Old Minto, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.20958, -162.03018 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | HELIO |
| Model | H-295 |
| 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 decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the ski-equipped airplane on a snow covered lake when the left ski encountered a snow drift, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies with 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.