No fatalities

30 Jul 2010: BELLANCA 8GCBC — BUCKMEIER ARLAN M — Fairbanks, AK

Fairbanks, AK, United States

On 30 Jul 2010, a BELLANCA 8GCBC operated by BUCKMEIER ARLAN M was involved in an aviation accident near Fairbanks, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a crosswind during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot practicing touch and go landings in a single-engine airplane encountered a gust of wind during landing flare, causing the left wing to rise. Despite adding power, the airplane veered and struck a parked aircraft.

Incident Overview

A student pilot, while practicing touch and go landings in a single-engine airplane, experienced a sudden gust of wind during the landing flare. The gust pushed the left wing upward. The pilot attempted to compensate by adding power, but the airplane changed direction and crossed a grassy area before colliding with a parked airplane.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. The incident occurred during a routine training maneuver, and no further details about the location or date were provided.

Damage and Aftermath

The collision resulted in damage to both the training aircraft and the parked airplane. The extent of the damage was not specified. No injuries were reported.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedStudent pilot

Other contributing factors

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