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March 8, 2014 · Olson Kenneth H T Zodiac 601 HDS HDS · N981HT
Garrison, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Garrison, MN
Aircraft
Olson Kenneth H T Zodiac 601 HDS HDS (2005)
Tail Number
N981HT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA156
The pilot reported that while taking off from a frozen lake, the airplane veered to the left. He stated that at the point of rotation, the left wing struck a snow bank which spun the airplane in a counter-clockwise direction. The airplane's nose wheel then struck the snow bank and the airplane nosed over. He reported no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in the airplane striking a snow bank.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taking off from a frozen lake, the airplane veered to the left. He stated that at the point of rotation, the left wing struck a snow bank which spun the airplane in a counter-clockwise direction. The airplane's nose wheel then struck the snow bank and the airplane nosed over. He reported no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftOlson Kenneth H T Zodiac 601 HDS HDS
Tail NumberN981HT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinantal · O-200C · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC