STINSON 108-1
Coolin, ID — March 25, 2012
Event Information
| Date | March 25, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA148 |
| Event ID | 20120327X93747 |
| Location | Coolin, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.52056, -116.82278 |
| Airport | Cavanaugh Bay Airport |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he flew over the snow covered runway and observed the windsock, which indicated zero wind. After touching down, the airplane rolled for about 250 feet before the airplane’s tires sunk into the snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest on its back. The airplane’s right wing struts, vertical stabilizer, rudder and both wing tips were bent.
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.