Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA107

EIELSON AFB, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N8927

BELLANCA 7GCBC

Analysis

THE CFI WAS GIVING RECURRENT INSTRUCTION TO A LICENSED PILOT IN SEA PLANE OPERATIONS. HE SAID THAT THEY TOUCHED DOWN TOO CLOSE TO THE SHORELINE, AND THAT HE (THE CFI) WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE OR MANEUVER IT AWAY FROM THE SHORE BEFORE STRIKING TREES.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE CFI'S FAILURE TO TAKE TIMELY ACTION WHEN THE DUAL STUDENT DID NOT ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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