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March 3, 2020 · Champion 7GCAA · N9632S
Sterling, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Sterling, AK
Aircraft
Champion 7GCAA (1966)
Tail Number
N9632S
Operator
Sarah Shaw
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC20CA029
In her written statement the pilot reported that while landing at a remote snow-covered airstrip, she inadvertently touched down about 20 ft short, and into an area of deep powder snow. The airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations. Additionally, the pilot noted that flat light conditions made it very difficult to discern any topographical features of the airstrip and snow-covered terrain. The pilot did not submit a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting an area of deep snow. A factor associated with the accident was flat light conditions.
Full Narrative
In her written statement the pilot reported that while landing at a remote snow-covered airstrip, she inadvertently touched down about 20 ft short, and into an area of deep powder snow. The airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations. Additionally, the pilot noted that flat light conditions made it very difficult to discern any topographical features of the airstrip and snow-covered terrain. The pilot did not submit a Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 AKST
Nearest AirportDutch Landing Strip (6nm)
Runway7
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCAA
Tail NumberN9632S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSarah Shaw
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point7 C / 1 C
Altimeter29.47 inHg
Observation Time08:56