Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC10CA066

Fairbanks, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N19CK

BELLANCA 8GCBC

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings in his single-engine airplane when he encountered a gust of wind while in the landing flare, which pushed the left wing up. He said he tried to compensate by adding power, but the airplane changed direction and crossed over a grassy area and collided with a parked airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a crosswind during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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