The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, slush-covered, runway for landing. A factor was the slush-covered runway.
— NTSB Determination
The private pilot was attempting to land on the 1,000 feet long by 30 feet wide gravel runway. Upon touchdown, he realized there was five to six inches of slushy snow on the gravel surface, and he attempted to abort the landing. The airplane contacted brush at the departure end of the runway, and nosed over.
The private pilot was attempting to land on the 1,000 feet long by 30 feet wide gravel runway. Upon touchdown, he realized there was five to six inches of slushy snow on the gravel surface, and he attempted to abort the landing. The airplane contacted brush at the departure end of the runway, and nosed over.
The accident on 1998-04-18 involved a Stinson 108-2, registration N134C, at Chugiak, AK.
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable, slush-covered, runway for landing. A factor was the slush-covered runway.
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