Pilot Debrief

Bellanca 8GCBC near Anchorage, AK — 2008-06-30

Final reportANC08CA084
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Date
2008-06-30
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC
Registration
N87061
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was landing at a soft, grass-covered off-airport site. He said that just after touchdown, as the airplane's main wheels contacted the 14-inch tall grass, the airplane nosed over during the landing roll. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. He said that winds at the time of the accident were calm. He noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

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