CHAMPION 7GCB
Tyonek, AK — June 23, 2012
Event Information
| Date | June 23, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA057 |
| Event ID | 20120625X31218 |
| Location | Tyonek, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.99166, -151.65834 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7GCB |
| 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 failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was flying his tailwheel-equipped airplane at 400 feet above ground level when he spotted two bears in a swamp. He said that as he was turning left to look at the bears, the nose of the airplane dropped rapidly, and the airplane descended vertically. During the pilot's efforts to recover from the aerodynamic stall, the airplane impacted terrain, sustaining substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were 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.