# NTSB ANC90LA107: Bellanca 7GCBC, N8927, Eielson Afb, AK, July 1, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: July 1, 1990, 12:15 local (20:15 UTC)
- Place: Eielson Afb, AK
- Coordinates: 64.670776, -147.039657 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=64.6708&lon=-147.0397&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 12, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB office: Alaska Regional Office
- NTSB case key (mKey): 5396
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC90LA107
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/5396/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA107

## Probable cause

THE CFI'S FAILURE TO TAKE TIMELY ACTION WHEN THE DUAL STUDENT DID NOT ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT.

## Sequence of events

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

- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - proper touchdown point - not attained, dual student (contributing factor)
  - remedial action - delayed, pilot in command(cfi) (cause)

## Analysis

THE CFI WAS GIVING RECURRENT INSTRUCTION TO A LICENSED PILOT IN SEA PLANE OPERATIONS. HE SAID THAT THEY TOUCHED DOWN TOO CLOSE TO THE SHORELINE, AND THAT HE (THE CFI) WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE AIRPLANE OR MANEUVER IT AWAY FROM THE SHORE BEFORE STRIKING TREES.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N8927](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8927), registered now, S/N 48273 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 7GCBC
- Registry model: [Bellanca 7GCBC](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcbc) (registry code 1220601) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 482-73
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Instructional, Part 91
- Operator: Eielson Afb Aero Club
- Registered owner: William H. Cleveland
- Flight plan: Company VFR
- Airport: NONE, Blair Lakes

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 33; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 532 total, 40 in this make and model, 500 as pilot in command, 44 in the last 90 days, 18 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 84 °F, dew point -0 °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 19900701025529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900701025529A), Jul 1, 1990: Bbavia 7GCBC, Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. Skipped on glassy water,downwind landing near shore. Struck tree and shore. Flying club currency instruction check.

## Other investigations on N8927 (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 ANC75DAG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG42), Sep 28, 1974: Champion 7GCBC (N8927), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage

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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