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April 13, 1997 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N53817
Koyuk, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 13, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Koyuk, AK
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N53817
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC97LA062
The pilot reported he was taxiing his ski equipped airplane in gusty crosswind conditions after landing at an off airport site. A strong gust of wind pushed the airplane sideways to the right. The right ski struck some ice, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing subsequently struck the ground and received substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the winds gusts and crosswind.
Full Narrative
On April 13, 1997, about 1500 Alaska daylight time, a ski equipped Bellanca 7GCBC airplane, N53817, sustained substantial damage while taxiing from landing at an off airport site near Koyuk, Alaska. The solo airline transport certificated pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight operated in visual meteorological conditions. The flight departed Ruby, Alaska, about 1200, and the destination was Koyuk. The pilot reported he had landed near the village of Koyuk, and was taxiing in gusty crosswind conditions towards a parking area, when the wind pushed the airplane sideways, to the right. The right ski caught on some ice, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing subsequently struck the ice, and received substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN53817
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 18 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO