NTSB Identification: CHI84LA074.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 23580.
Accident occurred Monday, January 02, 1984 in SAUK RAPIDS, MN
Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150, registration: N82667
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE LANDING ON A SNOW COVERED FIELD ONE OF THE LANDING SKIS BROKE WHEN IT STRUCK A DIRT MOUND BELOW THE SNOW. THE ACFT CARTWHEELED AND FLIPPED OVER.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
UNSUITABLE TERRAIN OR TAKEOFF/LANDING/TAXI AREA..SELECTED..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
LANDING GEAR,SKI ASSEMBLY..FAILURE,PARTIAL
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..SNOW COVERED
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION(S)
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