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June 30, 2008 · Bellanca 8GCBC · N87061
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC
Tail Number
N87061
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA084
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was landing at a soft, grass-covered off-airport site. He said that just after touchdown, as the airplane's main wheels contacted the 14-inch tall grass, the airplane nosed over during the landing roll. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. He said that winds at the time of the accident were calm. He noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was landing at a soft, grass-covered off-airport site. He said that just after touchdown, as the airplane's main wheels contacted the 14-inch tall grass, the airplane nosed over during the landing roll. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. He said that winds at the time of the accident were calm. He noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8GCBC
Tail NumberN87061
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO