Accident Details
The accident occurred when a student pilot performed a low-level pass to drop newspapers to a hunting camp. After the pass, witnesses observed the aircraft executing a left banking turn. Moments later, they heard the sound of the aircraft impacting the tundra, which was out of sight from the camp.
Witness Observations
Witnesses reported that at the time of the air drop, the engine 'sounded normal, at low power.' The aircraft was seen banking left after the pass before the impact was heard. No further observations were provided regarding the aircraft's behavior after the turn.
Examination of Wreckage
Photographs and video of the wreckage reveal a steep nose-down crush pattern and damage to the left wing. Ground scars are consistent with a steep nose-down impact at low speed. The airplane wreckage rests in a normal position on its conventional landing gear, which is undamaged. Fuel was found in the tanks, indicating that fuel exhaustion was not a factor in the accident.
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, number of occupants, injuries, or whether any fatalities occurred. No probable cause is stated in the source.