N5160X

Substantial
None

CHAMPION 7GCBCS/N: 166

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 17, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA017
Location
Nenana, AK
Event ID
20110317X65518
Coordinates
64.648612, -148.556106
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 selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
166
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
7GCBCCH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CULVER DEBORAH M
Address
11740 MARY AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-3329
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was landing a wheel-equipped airplane on a frozen, snow-covered river when the main landing gear wheels encountered soft snow and the airplane nosed over, receiving substantial damage to both wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies 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# ANC11CA017