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December 17, 2012 · Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · N121KT
Skwentna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Skwentna, AK
Aircraft
Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Tail Number
N121KT
Operator
Rustair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC13CA018
The pilot reported that when he departed, about 50 minutes before the accident, the wind was “light out of the north, northwest." As he continued the flight, the wind became variable southwest to northeast. Once he reached his destination, an off-airport snow-covered site, landing the wheel/ski-equipped airplane required a correction for a right quartering headwind that was gusting 20 to 25 knots. During the approach, about 20 to 25 feet above the site, the wind shifted to a tailwind. The airplane landed hard in a three-point attitude. A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed structural damage to the empennage. There were no reported preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that when he departed, about 50 minutes before the accident, the wind was “light out of the north, northwest." As he continued the flight, the wind became variable southwest to northeast. Once he reached his destination, an off-airport snow-covered site, landing the wheel/ski-equipped airplane required a correction for a right quartering headwind that was gusting 20 to 25 knots. During the approach, about 20 to 25 feet above the site, the wind shifted to a tailwind. The airplane landed hard in a three-point attitude. A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed structural damage to the empennage. There were no reported preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane landed hard in a three point attitude.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:50 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A)
Tail NumberN121KT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRustair
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-985 SERIES · Reciprocating · 450
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindGusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / -2 C
Altimeter29.40 inHg
Observation Time14:45
Weather SourcePILO