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July 24, 2015 · Champion 7GCBC · N3085G

Skweetna, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Skweetna, AK
Aircraft
Champion 7GCBC (1968)
Tail Number
N3085G
Operator
Konstantine E Bunde
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC15CA055

The pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a remote unimproved airstrip. Before the attempted landing, he made a low pass and determined that the dirt airstrip was clear of debris, and had what appeared to be grass on either side of the landing surface. During the final approach the airplane drifted about 10 to 15 feet to the left of the pilots intended touchdown point, and was aligned with the side of the airstrip. Having determined that the vegetation along the sides of the runway was grass the pilot elected not to execute a go-around and proceeded with the landing. The pilot realized, as the airplane touched down and immediately nosed over that the vegetation alongside the airstrip was not grass but alder brush. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, vertical stabilizer and left lift strut. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he would have aborted the landing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a remote unimproved airstrip. Before the attempted landing, he made a low pass and determined that the dirt airstrip was clear of debris, and had what appeared to be grass on either side of the landing surface. During the final approach the airplane drifted about 10 to 15 feet to the left of the pilots intended touchdown point, and was aligned with the side of the airstrip. Having determined that the vegetation along the sides of the runway was grass the pilot elected not to execute a go-around and proceeded with the landing. The pilot realized, as the airplane touched down and immediately nosed over that the vegetation alongside the airstrip was not grass but alder brush. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, vertical stabilizer and left lift strut. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he would have aborted the landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7GCBC
Tail NumberN3085G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKonstantine E Bunde
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.56 inHg
Observation Time02:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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