CircumFlightN30737 accident
NTSB WPR23LA090 · 2023-01-16 · Minidoka, ID · near U99
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Factual narrative
The pilot reported that he observed a thin layer of snow that covered his destination runway. He performed a normal approach and landing, but after landing he impacted a snow drift on the runway. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted which resulted in substantial damage to the wing and tail structure. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a contaminated runway. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 0
- Temperature (F)
- 37
- Nearest airport
- Laidlaw Corrals AIrport
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 4448
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N30737 | — | — | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing Nose over/nose down | Cruise |
| 3 | Landing-landing roll Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |
Findings
| Finding | |
|---|---|
| Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Snow/ice-Effect on equipment | cause |
| Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot | cause |