Feb 2, 1996
Accident
Substantial LAKEVIEW, OR
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR PUBU
Probable Cause
failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain (snow covered, frozen lake). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's attention being diverted to a perceived safety hazard, and lack of visual cues for pilot perception of clearance from the lake surface.
NTSB SEA96TA046