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May 3, 1992 · Cessna C-A185F · N20752
Barrow, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Barrow, AK
Aircraft
Cessna C-A185F
Tail Number
N20752
Operator
Cape Smythe Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA067
THE ATP RATED SECOND PILOT WAS BEING CHECKED OUT FOR COMMERCIAL OPNS IN SKI EQUIPPED ACFT BY A COMPANY DESIGNATED INSTRUCTOR WHO HAD LANDED AT A REMOTE SNOW COVERED SITE. THE SECOND PILOT MADE A TAKEOFF, TRAFFIC PATTERN, AND INITIATED HIS FIRST SKI LANDING. THE ACFT BOUNCED TWICE ON THE ROUGH SURFACE, THE RIGHT WING DROPPED DOWN, DRAGGING THE RIGHT SKI, AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AT THE GEAR BOX.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLT CONTROLS BY THE SECOND PILOT DURING LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATING TO THE MISHAP WERE THE ROUGH/UNEVEN SNOW COVERED TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE ATP RATED SECOND PILOT WAS BEING CHECKED OUT FOR COMMERCIAL OPNS IN SKI EQUIPPED ACFT BY A COMPANY DESIGNATED INSTRUCTOR WHO HAD LANDED AT A REMOTE SNOW COVERED SITE. THE SECOND PILOT MADE A TAKEOFF, TRAFFIC PATTERN, AND INITIATED HIS FIRST SKI LANDING. THE ACFT BOUNCED TWICE ON THE ROUGH SURFACE, THE RIGHT WING DROPPED DOWN, DRAGGING THE RIGHT SKI, AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AT THE GEAR BOX.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna C-A185F
Tail NumberN20752
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCape Smythe Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 4 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 18 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC