Summary
On May 09, 1994, a Champion 7GCBC (N1648G) was involved in an incident near Circle Hot Spri, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN CROSSWIND LANDINGS.
On May 8, 1994, at 1730 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Champion airplane, N1648G, registered to and operated by the Pilot-in-Command, ran off the runway at Circle Hot Springs, Alaska. The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, departed Fairbanks, Alaska, at 1615 and the destination was Circle Hot Springs. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the airplane was substantially damaged. The Pilot-in- Command, the sole occupant, was not injured.
According to the Pilot-in-Command, he had not flown for approximately a year. He just purchased this airplane and completed a biennial flight review which included a "dozen or so" landings. He stated he landed with a 15 knot crosswind and was attempting to retract his flaps.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC94LA056. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1648G.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN CROSSWIND LANDINGS.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On May 8, 1994, at 1730 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Champion airplane, N1648G, registered to and operated by the Pilot-in-Command, ran off the runway at Circle Hot Springs, Alaska. The personal flight, operating under 14 CFR Part 91, departed Fairbanks, Alaska, at 1615 and the destination was Circle Hot Springs. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and the airplane was substantially damaged. The Pilot-in- Command, the sole occupant, was not injured.
According to the Pilot-in-Command, he had not flown for approximately a year. He just purchased this airplane and completed a biennial flight review which included a "dozen or so" landings. He stated he landed with a 15 knot crosswind and was attempting to retract his flaps. The airplane veered into the wind and ran off the side of the runway and down a small embankment.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC94LA056