N63AK

Substantial
None

AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBCS/N: 467-2005

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 20, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA075
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Event ID
20100824X24929
Coordinates
62.406944, -148.971115
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 aircraft control during an off airport landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
467-2005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
8GCBCAT8T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
8GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WINCHELL LAWRENCE R III
Address
52 FRANK SMITH RD
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
NJ 08079-3452
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was landing on an off-airport mountain ridge in a single-engine tailwheel-equipped airplane for the purpose of hunting. After touchdown and while rolling out, the airplane bounced and became airborne again. The pilot applied full engine throttle to abort the landing, but once clear of the ridge the airplane began to settle. Moments later the left wheel and left wingtip came in contact with sloping terrain, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot, the sole occupant, was able to exit unassisted. Both of the airplane’s wings sustained structural damage during the mishap. The pilot later reported that he had not experienced a malfunction or failure with the airplane’s flight controls or engine.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC10CA075