What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-04-14 involved a Cessna A185F, registration N4756E, at Ashland, ME.

Cessna A185F Noses Over While Taxiing on Slush-Covered Frozen Lake (N4756E)

On April 14, 2007, a Cessna A185F (registration N4756E) was involved in an aviation accident near Ashland, ME. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor in this accident was the frozen, slush covered lake. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A Cessna A185F equipped with skis nosed over onto its right wing during taxi on a frozen slush-covered lake. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions and had significant flight experience.

Landing

The pilot landed the Cessna A185F, which was outfitted with skis, on a frozen lake covered with slush. The landing was completed without incident.

Taxi and Nose Over

After landing, the pilot noted that the airplane required substantial engine power to taxi. While taxiing, the pilot experienced a slight bump and began a left turn, which demanded additional engine power. Subsequently, the tail of the airplane quickly shifted to the right. The pilot immediately applied right rudder and reduced power, but the right ski sank into the slush, causing the airplane to nose over onto its right wing.

Examination

An examination of the airplane revealed no preaccident mechanical malfunctions. The pilot also did not report any such issues.

Pilot Experience

The pilot reported a total of 1,924 hours of flight experience, of which approximately 1,660 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane.

2007-04-14: Cessna A185F (N4756E) — Ashland, ME