Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7GCBC near Nenana, AK — 2011-03-17

Final reportANC11CA017
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Date
2011-03-17
Location
Nenana, AK, USA
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7GCBC
Registration
N5160X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was landing a wheel-equipped airplane on a frozen, snow-covered river when the main landing gear wheels encountered soft snow and the airplane nosed over, causing substantial damage to both wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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