Casualties unknown

Air Taxi Stalls on Landing After Encountering Icing Conditions (N9948M)

Kotzebue, AK, US

On December 21, 1988, a Cessna 207 (registration N9948M) operated by Baker Aviation Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Kotzebue, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported encountering freezing drizzle and ice accumulation prior to landing, resulting in a stall during flare and runway impact with the right wing.

Incident Overview

According to the pilot of an air taxi, the aircraft encountered freezing drizzle and other icing conditions before landing. The pilot stated that ice had accumulated approximately 3/8 of an inch on the airplane. As the landing flare was initiated, the airplane stalled, and the pilot was unable to regain control before the right wing struck the runway.

Pilot Account

The pilot reported that the accident might have been prevented if he had approached the landing with greater concern for the ice on the airplane, specifically by using additional airspeed and a lower flap setting. No further details regarding the flight, aircraft, or injuries were provided in the source.

Operational Context

The incident occurred during the landing phase after the pilot had already dealt with icing conditions en route. The pilot's actions during the approach and flare were consistent with awareness of the ice, but the stall occurred nonetheless. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, location, or time of the event.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27365. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.