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July 1, 1990 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N8927
Eielson Afb, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Eielson Afb, AK
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N8927
Operator
Eielson Afb Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA107
THE CFI WAS GIVING RECURRENT INSTRUCTION TO A LICENSED PILOT IN SEA PLANE OPERATIONS. HE SAID THAT THEY TOUCHED DOWN TOO CLOSE TO THE SHORELINE, AND THAT HE (THE CFI) WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE OR MANEUVER IT AWAY FROM THE SHORE BEFORE STRIKING TREES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE CFI'S FAILURE TO TAKE TIMELY ACTION WHEN THE DUAL STUDENT DID NOT ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT.
Full Narrative
THE CFI WAS GIVING RECURRENT INSTRUCTION TO A LICENSED PILOT IN SEA PLANE OPERATIONS. HE SAID THAT THEY TOUCHED DOWN TOO CLOSE TO THE SHORELINE, AND THAT HE (THE CFI) WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE OR MANEUVER IT AWAY FROM THE SHORE BEFORE STRIKING TREES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportBlair Lakes (0nm N)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN8927
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEielson Afb Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT