Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 8GCBC near Cordova, AK — 2023-09-03

Final reportANC23LA069
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Date
2023-09-03
Location
Cordova, AK, USA
Airport
CDV
Aircraft
BELLANCA 8GCBC
Registration
N723AK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane stalled about 5 to 10 feet above the ground and bounced off the runway surface. He applied full power and removed carburetor heat to perform a go-around procedure. The airplane impacted a berm adjacent to the runway and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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