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July 20, 2012 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N53977
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N53977
Operator
Above Alaska Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA078
The flight instructor and pilot-rated student were practicing off-airport landings and takeoffs in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. After landing on a gravel bar, the instructor and student surveyed the takeoff area on foot. During the subsequent takeoff run, the airplane was not accelerating as hoped, and, just prior to the abort point, the instructor told the student to abort the takeoff. The instructor joined the student pilot on the controls. During the attempt to stop the airplane, the brakes were applied too heavily, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's and student pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and pilot-rated student were practicing off-airport landings and takeoffs in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. After landing on a gravel bar, the instructor and student surveyed the takeoff area on foot. During the subsequent takeoff run the airplane was not accelerating as hoped, and just prior to the abort point, the instructor told the student to abort the takeoff. The instructor joined the student pilot on the controls. During the attempt to stop the airplane the brakes were applied too heavily, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane received substantial damage to the rudder and vertical stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN53977
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAbove Alaska Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 25 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Weather SourcePILO