Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC12CA022

McCarthy, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N46279

CESSNA 172I

Analysis

The pilot stated that he lost directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered runway and that the airplane hit a snow berm and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing.

Factual Information

The pilot stated that he lost directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered runway, hit a snow berm, and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot lost directional control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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