MINR · Cessna 208 · 2003-03-02 · KOTZEBUE, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA029
Event ID
20030306X00292
Type
Accident
Date
2003-03-02
Location
KOTZEBUE, AK, USA
Coordinates
66.884719, -162.598617
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
208
Registration
N205BA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground, resulting in a collision with snow and ice covered terrain during the final approach phase of a VFR landing. Factors in the accident were whiteout conditions and snow-covered terrain.