Incident Overview
A commercial certificated pilot was landing a tundra tire-equipped airplane on tundra-covered terrain to deliver camping supplies. The pilot had previously landed at the same site, which measured approximately 900 feet in length and 80 feet in width, oriented southeast/northwest. During the approach, the pilot aimed to land toward the southeast.
Landing Sequence
As the airplane touched down and began its landing roll, the nose wheel encountered an unseen hole in the terrain. The sudden drop resulted in contact damage to multiple components of the aircraft.
Damage Assessment
The impact caused structural damage to the nose wheel strut. Additionally, the propeller struck the ground, leading to damage. The engine cowling was also affected, and the outboard rib of the right wing sustained damage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that he had previously used the same landing area without incident. He noted that the terrain was tundra-covered and that the hole was not visible during the landing.
Aftermath
No further details about the pilot's condition or the subsequent recovery of the aircraft were provided in the source. The accident investigation did not assign a probable cause.