BELLANCA 8GCBC
Willow, AK — April 12, 2017
Event Information
| Date | April 12, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA228 |
| Event ID | 20170412X72340 |
| Location | Willow, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.64750, -149.97278 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 8GCBC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane's left main ski's collision with a submerged frozen sand berm.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a ski-equipped tailwheel airplane reported that during the landing roll on a snow-covered sand bar, about 15-20 miles per hour, the left ski impacted a submerged frozen sand berm. He added that the left ski "broke" and the airplane nosed over.
The vertical stabilizer and left wing sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.