No fatalities

Landing Accident on Mountain Ridge during Hunting Flight

Talkeetna, AK, United States

On August 20, 2010, an AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC operated by JOHANNES SCOTT A was involved in an aviation accident near Talkeetna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an off airport 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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During a hunting flight, a single-engine tailwheel aircraft bounced on landing on a mountain ridge, aborted, then settled, contacting terrain and nosing over. The pilot exited unassisted; wings damaged.

Accident Narrative

A single-engine tailwheel-equipped airplane was being used for a hunting trip, with the pilot landing on a remote mountain ridge. After touchdown, the airplane bounced and became airborne again. The pilot applied full engine throttle to abort the landing. However, once clear of the ridge, the airplane began to settle. Moments later, the left wheel and left wingtip contacted sloping terrain, causing the airplane to nose over.

Pilot Statement

The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was able to exit the airplane unassisted following the mishap. The pilot later reported that no malfunction or failure had occurred with the airplane’s flight controls or engine during the event.

Damage Assessment

Both of the airplane’s wings sustained structural damage during the accident. No other damage or injuries were reported.

Contributing factors

Causes

Pilot

Other contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Aug 2010 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC accident near Talkeetna, AK?

During a hunting flight, a single-engine tailwheel aircraft bounced on landing on a mountain ridge, aborted, then settled, contacting terrain and nosing over. The pilot exited unassisted; wings damaged.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 2010 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Aug 2010 involved an AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8GCBC, operated by JOHANNES SCOTT A, at Talkeetna, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an off airport landing.