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June 24, 1999 · Champion 7GCBC · N5149X

Anchorage, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Champion 7GCBC
Tail Number
N5149X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC99LA081

The certificated private pilot was practicing touch and go landings. The pilot stated on his fifth touch and go landing, while on short final with a left crosswind, 'the wind quit and I just sunk.' He added: 'I may have let my airspeed get too low at that time.' The pilot said he applied full power and full back pressure on the elevator control. He said the left wing stalled and the airplane bounced about 30 feet short of the runway. The airplane came to a stop at the approach end of the runway. The pilot stated 'I applied too much back pressure and stalled it.' The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to the wings. Wind conditions at the time of the accident were reported to be light and variable.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On June 23, 1999, about 1800 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped, Champion 7GCBC airplane, N5149X, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Lake Hood Airstrip, Anchorage, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) local area flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The airplane was registered to the pilot. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC), on June 24, the pilot reported that he was practicing touch and go landings. The pilot stated on his fifth touch and go landing, while on short final with a left crosswind, "the wind quit and I just sunk." He added: "I may have let my airspeed get too low at that time." The pilot said he applied full power and full back pressure on the elevator control. He said the left wing stalled and the airplane bounced about 30 feet short of the runway. The airplane came to a stop at the approach end of the runway. The pilot stated "I applied too much back pressure and stalled it." The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to the wings. Wind conditions at the time of the accident were reported to be light and variable.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportLake Hood Strip (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7GCBC
Tail NumberN5149X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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