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September 22, 2005 · Champion 7EC · N4384C

Wasilla, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2005
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Wasilla, AK
Aircraft
Champion 7EC
Tail Number
N4384C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC05LA149

The private certificated pilot was maneuvering the airplane in the vicinity of a moose with an airspeed of about 50 to 60 knots on a CFR Part 91 personal flight, when he inadvertently stalled the airplane. The pilot said that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane received structural damage to wings and fuselage when it collided with trees.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering over wildlife, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On September 21, 2005, about 1910 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire-equipped Champion 7EC airplane, N4384C, sustained substantial damage when it collided with trees during an uncontrolled descent while maneuvering in a remote area, about 12 miles north-northwest of Wasilla, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) local area personal flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The airplane was operated by the pilot. The private certificated pilot, and the sole passenger, received serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated at the Wasilla Airport, Alaska, and no flight plan was filed. During a telephone conversation with a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) air safety investigator (ASI), on September 26, the pilot reported that he was maneuvering the airplane in the vicinity of a moose with an airspeed of about 50 to 60 knots. The pilot indicated that the left wing stalled, and the airplane then descended into the trees. The passenger notified search and rescue personnel. The pilot said that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane received structural damage to wings and fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7EC
Tail NumberN4384C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-12F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 43 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data