N723AK

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 8GCBCS/N: 76-74

Summary

On September 03, 2023, a Bellanca 8GCBC (N723AK) was involved in an incident near Cordova, AK. All 2 people 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 exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA069. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N723AK.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 3, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA069
Location
Cordova, AK
Event ID
20230903192991
Coordinates
60.494294, -145.486030
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
76-74
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
8GCBCBL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
8GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FROHNAPFEL MARK T
Address
PO BOX 494
City
CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
AK 99574-0494
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# ANC23LA069