N223HW

Substantial
None

Champion 7GCBS/N: 12

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 5, 2006
NTSB Number
ANC06CA033
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20060503X00502
Coordinates
64.815277, -147.856384
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a snowbank and nosing over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
12
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
7GCBCH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCB

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHESNUT TARA M
Address
4825 W RONNIES CIR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-9513
Country
United States

Analysis

The private certificated pilot was landing after conducting a personal local flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said as he applied the brakes during the landing roll, the airplane swerved to the left. He was unable to control the airplane's direction with the rudder, and he applied power to abort the landing. He said the airplane ran off the side of the runway, collided with a snowbank, and nosed over. He indicated that prior to the accident there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC06CA033