N1654G

Substantial
Minor

CHAMPION 7GCBC S/N: 123

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 22, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92LA183
Location
FAIRBANKS, AK
Event ID
20001211X15581
Coordinates
64.810684, -147.719284
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION IN ACCESSING THE AVAILABLE RUNWAY LENGTH AND SNOW CONDITIONS. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW BANK AND THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH SKIPLANE OPERATIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
123
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
7GCBC CH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GELVIN STANLEY M
Address
PO BOX 30149
City
CENTRAL
State / Zip Code
AK 99730-0149
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC92LA183