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August 18, 2012 · Maule M-5-210C · N319X
Coldfoot, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Coldfoot, AK
Aircraft
Maule M-5-210C
Tail Number
N319X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA089
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 that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5-210C
Tail NumberN319X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO