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August 11, 1983 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N5215X
Palmer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 11, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N5215X
Operator
Glen Tilghman
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC83LA142
THE ACFT CRASHED DURING A GO-AROUND ATTEMPT TO A MOUNTAIN AIRSTRIP AT 4000 FT MSL. ACCORDING TO THE PLT HE THOUGHT HIS APPROACH WAS TOO FLAT SO HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND AT LOW ALT AND WITH 60 KTS INDICATED AIRSPEED. THE ACFT WOULD NOT OUTCLIMB THE RISING TERRAIN AND THE PLT WAS FORCED TO LAND ON THE MUSKEG. DURING LANDING, THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL SEPARATEDAND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
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THE ACFT CRASHED DURING A GO-AROUND ATTEMPT TO A MOUNTAIN AIRSTRIP AT 4000 FT MSL. ACCORDING TO THE PLT HE THOUGHT HIS APPROACH WAS TOO FLAT SO HE INITIATED A GO-AROUND AT LOW ALT AND WITH 60 KTS INDICATED AIRSPEED. THE ACFT WOULD NOT OUTCLIMB THE RISING TERRAIN AND THE PLT WAS FORCED TO LAND ON THE MUSKEG. DURING LANDING, THE RIGHT MAIN WHEEL SEPARATEDAND THE ACFT NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 AHDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN5215X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGlen Tilghman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind45° @ 5 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO