Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 7GCBC near Fairbanks, AK — 2009-09-25

Final reportANC09CA108
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Date
2009-09-25
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Aircraft
BELLANCA 7GCBC
Registration
N5037C
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at an off-airport site.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot reported he was landing a tailwheel airplane at an off-airport site during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight when the airplane encountered some bumps during the landing roll and nosed over. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and that he should have made a wheel landing or had some additional weight in the rear of the airplane to help keep the tail down. The airplane received substantial damage to the rudder.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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