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February 5, 2011 · Piper PA-12 · N3806M
Sebago Lake, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 5, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Sebago Lake, ME
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N3806M
Operator
Randall Richard Carl
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA134
According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on a frozen lake, about 200 yards off shore. He encountered severe snow conditions and aborted the landing. He banked the airplane, and the right wing contacted ice and snow on the lake surface. The right wing separated and the airplane crashed on the lake. The pilot reported that the airplane had just been fueled and was operating normally at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s initiation of a right turn with insufficient altitude remaining during an aborted landing resulting in a collision with the landing surface.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on a frozen lake, about 200 yards off shore. He encountered severe snow conditions and aborted the landing. He banked the airplane, and the right wing contacted ice and snow of the lake surface. The right wing separated and the airplane crashed on the lake. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The pilot reported that the airplane had just been fueled and was operating normally at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN3806M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRandall Richard Carl
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 4 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 25 C
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC