30 Jun 2008: Bellanca 8GCBC — Kevin C. Asher — Anchorage, AK
On 30 Jun 2008, a Bellanca 8GCBC operated by Kevin C. Asher was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was landing at a soft, grass-covered off-airport site. He said that just after touchdown, as the airplane's main wheels contacted the 14-inch tall grass, the airplane nosed over during the landing roll. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. He said that winds at the time of the accident were calm. He noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.