# NTSB ANC90LA049: Bellanca 7GCBC, N5061G, Kayak Island, AK, March 31, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 31, 1990, 11:10 local (15:10 UTC)
- Place: Kayak Island, AK
- Coordinates: 60.789905, -145.610931 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=60.7899&lon=-145.6109&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Taxi](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 30, 1991
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5348
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC90LA049
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5348/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA049

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE A SUITABLE AREA TO TAXI FOR TAKEOFF.   THE HIDDEN OBSTRUCTION (LOG) WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, taxi - to takeoff
  - terrain condition - hidden obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - unsuitable terrain or takeoff/landing/taxi area - selected, pilot in command (cause)
- Main gear collapsed, taxi - to takeoff
  - landing gear,main gear - overload

## Analysis

ACCORDING TO THE PLT, HE WAS TAXING TO TAKEOFF FROM A BEACH, WHEN THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR STRUCK A LOG & COLLAPSED.  THE RIGHT WING THEN DRAGGED ACROSS THE GROUND & WAS DAMAGED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5061G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5061G), registered now, S/N 1167-79, built 1979 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 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: 1167
- Airframe hours: 2411
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2D 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Stan Mala
- Registered owner: Stan Mala
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 6, 1989, 255 hours before
- Departed: NONE
- Destination: NONE
- Airport: NONE

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, single-engine sea; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 2,511 total, 2,411 in this make and model, 2,511 as pilot in command, 40 in the last 90 days, 10 in the last 30 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 90° at 3 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 5,000 ft broken
- Temperature: 39 °F

## 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 19900331007429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900331007429A), Mar 31, 1990: Bbavia 7GCBC, Kayak Island, AK, Substantial damage. While back taxiing on a beach struck a log. Impact collapsed gear causing wing to drag on the ground.

## Other investigations on N5061G (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 ANC23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA072), Aug 17, 2023: Bellanca 7GCBC (N5061G), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC05CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA067), Apr 30, 2005: Bellanca 7GCBC (N5061G), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a collision with willows and a creek bank. A factor associated with the…

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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