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Cessna 180 accident at Glennallen, AK, 28 Mar 1999 (N3452D)

Glennallen, AK, US

On March 28, 1999, a Cessna 180 (registration N3452D) was involved in an aviation accident near Glennallen, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot related he was landing his wheel equipped tailwheel airplane on a snow-covered airstrip. During the landing roll, the left main tire encountered soft snow, and the pilot was unable to keep the airplane from becoming mired in the snow. The airplane subsequently nosed over and received substantial dmage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Mar 1999 Cessna 180 accident near Glennallen, AK?

The pilot related he was landing his wheel equipped tailwheel airplane on a snow-covered airstrip. During the landing roll, the left main tire encountered soft snow, and the pilot was unable to keep the airplane from becoming mired in the snow. The airplane subsequently nosed over and received substantial dmage.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Mar 1999 Cessna 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Mar 1999 involved a Cessna 180, registration N3452D, at Glennallen, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00253. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.