What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-10-28 involved a Bellanca 8GCBC, registration N88417, at Fairbanks, AK.

Aircraft Noses Over During Snowy Landing Attempt (N88417)

On October 28, 1995, a Bellanca 8GCBC (registration N88417) was involved in an aviation accident near Fairbanks, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. The snow-covered landing surface and the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around were factors. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

A pilot reported their aircraft nosed over after bouncing during a landing on a snow-covered gravel airstrip. A previous flight in a similar aircraft with larger tires had noted the snow as a landing factor.

Incident Overview

A pilot attempted to land on a gravel airstrip covered with approximately 4 inches of snow. The landing was unsuccessful, resulting in the aircraft nosing over after a bounce.

Previous Flight Observations

A prior flight had successfully landed at the same airstrip using an identical aircraft, but with larger tires. That pilot reported that the snow was a 'definite factor' for landing, indicating challenging conditions.

Pilot Account

The pilot of the incident aircraft provided a description of the events. During the landing attempt, the airplane descended into the snow, causing a bounce. The pilot stated, '...sank in which caused a bounce. I...did not add power to smooth the bounce or go around.' After the bounce, the aircraft touched down in unbroken snow and immediately nosed over.

Outcome

The incident concluded with the aircraft coming to rest on its nose. No further details are available from the source regarding damage or other outcomes.

1995-10-28: Bellanca 8GCBC (N88417) — Fairbanks, AK