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February 14, 2016 · Cessna 180 · N2253C
Sleetmute, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sleetmute, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180 (1953)
Tail Number
N2253C
Operator
Crow Jack R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC16CA014
The pilot was on a personal cross-country flight to a remote, off-airport site, in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot said that before landing he intended to fly a low pass over the snow-covered site to determine the condition of the snowpack, a maneuver commonly known as dragging the landing site. He said that as the main landing gear wheels touched down atop the frozen layer of crusty snow, the wheels broke through, and the airplane subsequently nosed over sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Snow/slush/ice covered-Decision related to condition - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was on a personal cross-country flight to a remote, off-airport site, in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. In an effort to assess the suitability of the selected landing area, the pilot stated that he executed a maneuver commonly referred to as "dragging the runway." He said he made a low pass with the intention of the landing gear contacting the snow while keeping the weight of the airplane off the wheels. He said as the main landing gear wheels touched down atop the frozen layer of crusty snow, the wheels broke through, and the airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 AKST
Nearest AirportSleetmute (30nm S)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180
Tail NumberN2253C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCrow Jack R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C / 16 C
Altimeter29.35 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC