BELLANCA 8GCBC

Fairbanks, AK — July 30, 2010

Event Information

DateJuly 30, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberANC10CA066
Event ID20100730X31536
LocationFairbanks, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates64.80527, -147.85388
AirportFairbanks International
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBELLANCA
Model8GCBC
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a crosswind during landing.

Full Narrative

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.

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.

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