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June 16, 2011 · Champion 7HC · N8976R

Kenai, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Champion 7HC
Tail Number
N8976R
Operator
Scott Veal
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA049

The pilot was landing on a beach when the airplane struck a rock, resulting in a nose over and separation of the right main landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing during the accident sequence. Prior to landing, the pilot made a low pass over the beach, and thought it looked suitable for landing. However, after touchdown, he realized the rocks on the beach were larger than they appeared from the air. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. In a written statement to the NTSB, the pilot said he should have picked a better place to land.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over.

Full Narrative

The solo airline transport pilot was landing on a beach when the airplane struck a rock, resulting in a nose over and separation of the right main landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing during the accident sequence. The pilot made a low pass over the landing area, and thought it looked suitable for landing. Upon landing, he said the rocks on the beach were larger than they appeared from the air, and he inadvertently struck one. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. In a written statement to the NTSB, the pilot said he should have picked a better place to land.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7HC
Tail NumberN8976R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScott Veal
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 140
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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