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October 19, 1994 · Stinson 108-2 · N97821
Palmer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 19, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Stinson 108-2
Tail Number
N97821
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA007
THE PILOT WAS LANDING A TUNDRA TIRE EQUIPPED AIRPLANE ON A GLACIER TO PICK UP HUNTING EQUIPMENT. THIS WAS A RETURN FLIGHT TO AN AREA WHERE THE PILOT HAD LANDED PREVIOUSLY. UPON LANDING, THE PILOT REALIZED THAT 6 TO 8 INCHES OF NEW SNOW WAS COVERING THE LANDING AREA. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. SNOW COVERED TERRAIN IN THE LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.
Full Narrative
On October 19, 1994, at 1400 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Stinson, 108-2 airplane, N97821, registered to and operated by the pilot, nosed over during landing at the base of the Marcus Baker Glacier located near Palmer, Alaska. The personal flight departed Birchwood, Alaska, and the destination was the accident site. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. According to the pilot, he was returning to the site to pick up some hunting gear. He stated that upon landing he realized that there was at least 6 to 8 inches of new snow on the landing area. His tire size was 900 X 6. During the landing roll the airplane nosed over onto its back.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-2
Tail NumberN97821
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO