NONE · Piper PA-31T3 · 2004-03-21 · Kaktovik, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC04LA037
Event ID
20040330X00384
Type
Accident
Date
2004-03-21
Location
Kaktovik, AK, USA
Coordinates
70.133888, -143.57695
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
4
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-31T3
Registration
N223CS
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane colliding with drifted snow during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were a snow covered runway, airport personnel's failure to remove accumulated snow on the runway, and flat light conditions at the airport.