Accident Details
A commercial certificated pilot was conducting a visual flight rules (VFR) scheduled flight to a remote village. According to a telephone interview with the director of operations for the company, during the final approach phase for landing, the pilot reported that he appeared to be slow and added power. However, the airplane stalled about 15 feet above the ground. The main landing gear then struck a berm at the approach end of the runway. The right main landing gear was sheared off, and the left main gear axle was fractured. The right wing tip was damaged, and fuel was leaking from the right auxiliary fuel tank.
Post-Accident Observations
Following the accident, the director of operations for the company flew to the accident site. He reported encountering isolated snow showers while en route. Upon examining the accident airplane, he noticed a trace of ice on the airplane elevator.
Pilot's Report
In the Pilot/Operator report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) submitted by the operator, the pilot indicated that he flew through a large shower and collected ice on the airplane. On the approach to the airport, the pilot stated his airspeed was 70 knots, and the airplane was performing normally until it suddenly lost altitude.