BELLANCA 8GCBC
Seward, AK, April 28, 2013
Event Information
| Date | April 28, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Seward, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.12695, -149.41888 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC13CA039 |
| Event ID | 20130430X12741 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 8GCBC |
| Registration # | N88266 |
| Operator | KRAXBERGER RICK R |
| Owner | KRAXBERGER RICK R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a soft tidal beach. Prior to the accident, the pilot circled the beach at approximately 700 feet above ground level, and thought it looked suitable for landing. During a second low pass, he allowed the main wheels and tailwheel to touch down to determine how soft the surface was, and he believed the surface appeared firm. During the landing roll, the main landing gear contacted an area of soft sand, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left lift strut and rudder. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies 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.