# Accident 20220624011029A: Champion 7GCBC, Chickaloon, AK, June 24, 2022

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: June 24, 2022, 11:30 local time
- Place: Chickaloon, AK
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Phase of flight: Takeoff: Rotation
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 62.1800° N, 148.3800° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=62.1800&lon=-148.3800&mi=10
- Aircraft: N3085G, registered now (https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3085G) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Champion 7GCBC (registry code 21101PK, https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7gcbc) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Lycoming 0-320 series (registry code 41508, https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CHAMPION 7GCBC
- People aboard: 1
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Other injuries: 0
- Pilot certificates: Airline transport, flight instructor
- Pilot flight hours: 20,000 total, 550 in this make and model, 97 in the last 90 days
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB ANC22LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA051) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220624011029A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

WHILE ATTEMPTING AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING IN GUSTY CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED ON LANDING.  THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A GO AROUND BUT LOST FLYING AIRSPEED AND THE AIRCRAFT SETTLED BACK TO THE RUNWAY.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC22LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA051), Jun 24, 2022: Champion 7GCBC (N3085G), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions with resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

## Other reports on N3085G (3)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Accident 20150723016449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150723016449A), Jul 23, 2015: Champion 7GCBC (N3085G), Skwentna, AK, Substantial damage. Airman was landing on unimproved airstrip on talchulitna river, approximately eight miles southwest of Skwentna airport with conventional aircraft outfitted…
- [Incident 19830710040399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830710040399I), Jul 10, 1983: Bbavia 7GCB (N3085G), Livermore, CA, Minor damage. Cleared in position on runway. Allowed aircraft to move. Tower repeated hold. Abrupt brake action caused nose up.
- [Accident 19771118036089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771118036089A), Nov 18, 1977: Blanca 7GCBC (N3085G), Tracy, CA, Substantial damage. Crashed short of rwy in gravel pit.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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