The private pilot was flying about 75 feet above the ground, looking for a landing area on a frozen river. The wind was gusting, the airplane rolled 90 degrees, and he was unable to counter the roll before impacting terrain. He reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
March 13, 2010, Aniak, Alaska, Piper PA-22-160
The private pilot was flying about 75 feet above the ground, looking for a landing area on a frozen river. The wind was gusting, the airplane rolled 90 degrees, and he was unable to counter the roll before impacting terrain. He reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot crashed while flying low (75 feet) over a frozen river, searching for a landing area.
- Gusting winds caused the airplane to roll 90 degrees, and the pilot was unable to recover before impacting terrain.
- The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
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