Aviation Accident Summary ANC88LA032

KIPNUK, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N8429N

PIPER PA-32-300

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE INITIAL CLIMBOUT FROM THE AIRPORT HE ENCOUNTERED A COMPLETE WHITEOUT CONDITION. THE PILOT THEN ELECTED TO LAND ON THE FROZEN LAKE AND DURING THE ROLLOUT THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A SNOWBANK.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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