Casualties unknown

1988-06-29: Champion 7GCB (N9892Y) — Fairbanks, AK

Fairbanks, AK, US

On June 29, 1988, a Champion 7GCB (registration N9892Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Fairbanks, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot with 70 hours of flight experience veered left on takeoff from a private turf airstrip, then became airborne prematurely, stalled, and crashed into an adjacent seaplane pond. Both occupants exited unassisted and swam to shore.

Incident Overview

A private pilot holding a 70-hour flight experience was attempting to take off from a private turf airstrip. The pilot's non-pilot husband was also on board. During the takeoff roll, as she advanced the throttle to the half-open position, the airplane veered sharply to the left.

Sequence of Events

The pilot stated that she then pulled the airplane off the runway prematurely, becoming airborne. After liftoff, the airplane banked to the right. The pilot overcorrected with a left bank, which led to an aerodynamic stall. The airplane subsequently pitched down and crashed into an adjacent seaplane pond.

Occupant Actions

Following the crash, both the pilot and her husband exited the airplane without assistance. They swam to shore from the pond. No further information regarding injuries or damage was provided in the source.

Investigation Context

The source did not specify the aircraft type, registration number, engine configuration, date, operator, location, or weather conditions. No air traffic control involvement was mentioned. Toxicology tests were not referenced. The investigation's probable cause was not stated.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25845. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.