Accident Sequence
The pilot reported that during the takeoff run, the right ski struck an object, causing the right main landing gear and ski to be bent downward and aft. He elected to land on snow-covered terrain near the small village of Beluga, Alaska. During the landing roll, before the aircraft came to a stop, it pitched forward onto its nose. The pilot did not identify the object that was struck.
Pilot Information
The pilot stated that he had never taken any dual flight instruction and did not possess an FAA medical certificate or pilot certificate. He estimated his total flight experience at approximately 150 hours, accumulated over a period of several years, all of which were flown in the accident aircraft, identified by registration N1827A. He had no formal flight training.
Aircraft and Occupants
The registered owner and operator of the aircraft was a passenger on board at the time of the event.