Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC06CA008

Skwentna, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N3308S

Cessna 185

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The commercial certificated pilot was taxiing a ski-equipped airplane on snow covered terrain in preparation for takeoff on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, cross-country personal flight. The pilot indicated that while taxiing to the end of the off airport site, the left ski struck a buried object in the snow, and the airplane veered to the left. The airplane's left wing subsequently struck a stand of trees, and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in an encounter with a hidden obstruction, and an on-ground collision with trees while taxiing to takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a hidden obstruction.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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