# NTSB ANC86LA123: Champion 7GCBC, N1163E, Kuskatan River, AK, August 7, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 6, 1986, 22:00 local (Aug 7, 1986, 06:00 UTC)
- Place: Kuskatan River, AK
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 4712
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC86LA123
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/4712/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA123

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of control - on ground/water, takeoff - roll/run
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - inattentive, pilot in command (cause)
  - improper use of procedure, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - aircraft handling - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - directional control - not attained, pilot in command (cause)
- Nose over, takeoff - roll/run

## Analysis

DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL ON A RIVER GRAVEL BAR, THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER ON ITS BACK.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1163E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1163E), registered now, S/N 987-77 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Champion 7GCBC
- Registry model: [Bellanca 7GCBC](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcbc) (registry code 1220601) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 98777
- Airframe hours: 2017
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Donald J. Kleven
- Registered owner: Dale D. Kissee
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, May 1, 1986, 84 hours before

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 32; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 473 total, 448 in this make and model, 408 as pilot in command, 66 in the last 90 days, 33 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860806087529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860806087529A), Aug 6, 1986: Bbavia 7GCBC, Kuskatan River, AK, Substantial damage. Right main axle broke on takeoff roll on rough gravel bar. Aircraft then cartwheeled and nosed over.

## Other investigations on N1163E (2)

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 ANC08LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA082), Jun 20, 2008: Bellanca 7GCBC (N1163E), Chugiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's lack of remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a berm. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ANC02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA102), Aug 11, 2002: Bellanca 7GCBC (N1163E), Akiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unsuitable and soft terrain in the area of a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing factors in the accident were a false indication of smoke in the airplane during…

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.

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