Incident Overview
During a repositioning flight on a glacier, a pilot initiated a takeoff run down a slope. According to a passenger, the pilot stated that once the takeoff was started, there was no stopping. The airplane then performed a sharp left 360-degree turn, re-aligned with the takeoff path, and continued. Shortly after, the airplane executed another sharp left turn, during which the right wing struck the glacier surface.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to reposition the airplane to another takeoff area. A passenger recounted that the pilot informed them that once the takeoff roll began, it could not be aborted. The takeoff run proceeded down the glacier slope. The airplane then made a sharp left turn, completing a full 360-degree rotation, and lined up again on the takeoff path. The airplane continued its takeoff roll but subsequently made another sharp left turn. During this second turn, the right wing made contact with the glacier, resulting in damage to the aircraft.
Initial Findings
No further details about the aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, or extent of damage have been reported. The investigation is ongoing.