MAULE M-5-210C
Coldfoot, AK — August 18, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA089 |
| Event ID | 20120821X15327 |
| Location | Coldfoot, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 68.13277, -149.47917 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MAULE |
| Model | M-5-210C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's delayed decision to turn around while flying through a narrow mountain pass, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was attempting to fly through a narrow mountain pass when he realized that the clouds were obscuring the top of the pass. He decided that the pass was too narrow to turn around, so he elected to land the airplane on a gravel access road. During the landing roll the airplane hit a ditch, veered to the left, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were 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.