Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7HC near Kenai, AK — 2011-06-16

Final reportANC11CA049
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Date
2011-06-16
Location
Kenai, AK, USA
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7HC
Registration
N8976R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing on a beach when the airplane struck a rock, resulting in a nose over and separation of the right main landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing during the accident sequence. Prior to landing, the pilot made a low pass over the beach, and thought it looked suitable for landing. However, after touchdown, he realized the rocks on the beach were larger than they appeared from the air. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. In a written statement to the NTSB, the pilot said he should have picked a better place to land.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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