Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ATL83LA051

ATKINSON, NC, USA

Aircraft #1

N57423

BELLANCA 8KCAB

Analysis

THE PILOT DECIDED TO LAND ON A PRIVATE STRIP DUE TO STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND THUNDERSTORMS. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND BEGAN TO BACK TAXI ON THE RUNWAY WHEN THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WENT INTO A MUD HOLE OFF THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP ON ITS NOSE MOMENTARILY, AND A STRONG GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE AIRCRAFT AND PUSHED IT OVER ON ITS BACK.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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