Incident Overview
During a landing on a gravel bar located on the Kelly River, the pilot struck a cut bank during the landing rollout. The pilot had previously conducted three passes over the gravel bar—referred to in the report as "dragging" the area—and did not observe anything unusual. The pilot had also landed in that same area on three prior flights.
Aircraft Damage
The collision with the cut bank resulted in the nose landing gear being sheared off and the main landing gear being pushed rearward. The color of the gravel covering the landing area was noted to be identical to that of the cut bank, potentially masking the hazard.
Pilot Actions
Before the accident landing, the pilot performed three low passes over the gravel bar to inspect it. No anomalies were reported during these inspections. The landing proceeded normally until the rollout phase, when the airplane encountered the cut bank.
Operational Context
The gravel bar was a known landing site for the pilot, who had used it successfully on three previous occasions. The report does not specify the type of aircraft, registration, date, time of day, weather conditions, or whether air traffic control was involved.