Casualties unknown

1998-05-25: Bellanca 8GCBC (N1199E) — Minchumina, AK

Minchumina, AK, US

On May 25, 1998, a Bellanca 8GCBC (registration N1199E) was involved in an aviation accident near Minchumina, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. 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 solo student pilot experienced a hard landing, bounced twice, lost directional control, and exited the runway while attempting to abort at a remote gravel airstrip. The left wing struck trees.

Approach and Landing

A solo student pilot was landing at a remote, gravel airstrip. He visually inspected the airport windsock and determined that the winds were 'light and variable,' favoring runway 20. The approach was normal until the airplane descended below the adjacent tree line, at which point the rate of descent increased. The pilot was unable to arrest the descent prior to touchdown, and the airplane hit the runway hard and bounced twice.

Loss of Control

Following the hard landing and bounces, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane turned 45 degrees from its original runway heading. In an attempt to abort the landing, the pilot added full power. However, the airplane departed the right side of the runway.

Collision with Trees

After exiting the runway, the left wing of the airplane struck a stand of trees. No further details about the outcome or condition of the aircraft or pilot were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X09973. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.