Casualties unknown

2001-09-22: Bellanca 7GCBC (N8943) — Mentasta, AK

Mentasta, AK, US

On September 22, 2001, a Bellanca 7GCBC (registration N8943) was involved in an aviation accident near Mentasta, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and a variable wind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a highway landing, the airplane bounced on touchdown. While recovering from the bounce, a left wind gust lifted the left wing, causing the airplane to drift right and strike a stand of trees, resulting in substantial damage.

Event Summary

A certificated private pilot was landing to the east on a portion of remote highway. As the airplane's main wheels touched down, the airplane bounced. During the pilot's recovery from the bounce, a gust of wind from the left lifted the left wing, causing the airplane to drift to the right. The airplane's right wing then collided with a stand of trees, sustaining substantial damage.

Details

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The landing was being conducted on a remote highway, and the pilot was the sole occupant (not explicitly stated, but only pilot mentioned). No other details regarding the time of day, weather conditions, or aircraft specifics were provided in the source.

Damage

The airplane's right wing was substantially damaged as a result of the collision with the trees. The pilot did not report any injuries, and no other damage was noted in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20011009X02051. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.