MINR · Bellanca 8GCBC · 2005-02-15 · Koyukuk, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC05LA035
Event ID
20050217X00206
Type
Accident
Date
2005-02-15
Location
Koyukuk, AK, USA
Coordinates
65.306663, -157.663604
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bellanca
Model
8GCBC
Registration
N86911
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an in flight collision with the snow during takeoff initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was soft snow conditions.