Aviation Accident Summary ANC86LA011

FISHTRAP LAKE, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N1237A

PIPER PA-18

Analysis

PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND HIS WHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT ON FROZEN LAKE WITH WATER OVERFLOW AND 12 TO 18 INCHES SNOW. ACFT BROKE THROUGH TOP LAYER OF THIN ICE AND NOSED OVER UPON TOUCHDOWN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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