No fatalities
13 Feb 2021: MAULE M-6-235 — PAUL ANDREWS — Tyonek, AK
On 13 Feb 2021, a MAULE M-6-235 operated by PAUL ANDREWS was involved in an aviation accident near Tyonek, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane encountering deep snow and coming to rest inverted. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane encountering deep snow and coming to rest inverted.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation