N19CKBELLANCA 8GCBC2010-07-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 8GCBCS/N: 28078

Summary

On July 30, 2010, a Bellanca 8GCBC (N19CK) was involved in an incident near Fairbanks, 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 failure to maintain directional control after encountering a crosswind during landing.

The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings in his single-engine airplane when he encountered a gust of wind while in the landing flare, which pushed the left wing up. He said he tried to compensate by adding power, but the airplane changed direction and crossed over a grassy area and collided with a parked airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC10CA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N19CK.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 30, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA066
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20100730X31536
Coordinates
64.805274, -147.853881
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 after encountering a crosswind during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
28078
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
8GCBCBL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
8GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUCKMEIER ARLAN M
Address
1725 COTTONWOOD ST
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99709-4140
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings in his single-engine airplane when he encountered a gust of wind while in the landing flare, which pushed the left wing up. He said he tried to compensate by adding power, but the airplane changed direction and crossed over a grassy area and collided with a parked airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies 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# ANC10CA066