N439MAAmerican Champion (ACAC) 8GCBC2007-11-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

American Champion (ACAC) 8GCBCS/N: 439-2002

Summary

On November 15, 2007, a American Champion (acac) 8GCBC (N439MA) was involved in an incident near Wasilla, 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's misjudged touchdown point during landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC08CA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N439MA.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 15, 2007
NTSB Number
ANC08CA019
Location
Wasilla, AK
Event ID
20080331X00401
Coordinates
61.639263, -149.288830
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 misjudged touchdown point during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION (ACAC)
Serial Number
439-2002
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
8GCBCIR23
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
8GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SPOTTO MICHAEL A
Address
1150 S COLONY WAY STE 3 PMB 207
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-6972
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# ANC08CA019