Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC09CA108

Fairbanks, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N5037C

BELLANCA 7GCBC

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The private pilot reported he was landing a tailwheel airplane at an off-airport site during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight when the airplane encountered some bumps during the landing roll and nosed over. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and that he should have made a wheel landing or had some additional weight in the rear of the airplane to help keep the tail down. The airplane received substantial damage to the rudder.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at an off-airport site.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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