On May 3, 1992, a Cessna C-A185F (registration N20752) operated by Cape Smythe Air Service, Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Barrow, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLT CONTROLS BY THE SECOND PILOT DURING LANDING ROLL. FACTORS RELATING TO THE MISHAP WERE THE ROUGH/UNEVEN SNOW COVERED TERRAIN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a checkout flight for commercial operations in a ski-equipped aircraft, the second pilot's first ski landing resulted in a bounce, right wing drop, and right main landing gear collapse.
Incident Details
An ATP-rated second pilot was undergoing a checkout for commercial operations in a ski-equipped aircraft, supervised by a company-designated instructor who had previously landed at a remote snow-covered site. The second pilot conducted a takeoff, entered the traffic pattern, and initiated his first ski landing.
Sequence of Events
During the landing, the aircraft bounced twice on the rough snow surface. Following the second bounce, the right wing dropped, causing the right ski to drag along the surface. The right main landing gear subsequently collapsed at the gear box.
Examination
Post-incident examination confirmed that the right main landing gear had failed at the gear box structure. No further details about the aircraft or occupants were provided in the source.