Probable cause
The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site that was covered in deep snow.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that she landed on a runway that was covered in deep snow which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the rudder and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC24LA006 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 18, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Big Lake, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Big Lake (PAGQ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built KUB
- N-number
- N853AK
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2017
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.