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April 9, 1984 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N68578
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 9, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N68578
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84FA052
THE STUDENT PLT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE WAS ON FINAL APCH TO LAND, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AT ABOUT 40 FT AGL, THEN BOUNCED ON THE RWY. HE APPLIED POWER TO GO AROUND, BUT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT YAWED LEFT, VEERED OFF THE RWY, KNOCKED OVER A RWY LIGHT & COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE ANCHORAGE WEATHER OBSERVATION FACILITY REPORTED AT 1818 HOURS THAT THE AIRPORT'S WIND WAS FROM 300 DEG AT 4 KTS.
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THE STUDENT PLT REPORTED THAT WHEN HE WAS ON FINAL APCH TO LAND, THE ACFT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AT ABOUT 40 FT AGL, THEN BOUNCED ON THE RWY. HE APPLIED POWER TO GO AROUND, BUT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE ACFT YAWED LEFT, VEERED OFF THE RWY, KNOCKED OVER A RWY LIGHT & COLLIDED WITH A FENCE. THE ANCHORAGE WEATHER OBSERVATION FACILITY REPORTED AT 1818 HOURS THAT THE AIRPORT'S WIND WAS FROM 300 DEG AT 4 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:09 AKST
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length2469 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN68578
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 4 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:18
Weather SourceWFAC