CHAMPION 7GCBC
Nenana, AK — March 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA017 |
| Event ID | 20110317X65518 |
| Location | Nenana, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.64861, -148.55611 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7GCBC |
| 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 pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
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.
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.