Mar 21, 2004
Accident
Substantial Kaktovik, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
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.
NTSB ANC04LA037