ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289224
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| Date: | Thursday 16 June 2011 |
| Time: | 14:45 LT |
| Type: | Champion 7HC |
| Owner/operator: | Scott Veal |
| Registration: | N8976R |
| MSN: | 7HC-28 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2955 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kenai, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Kenai Airport, AK (ENA/PAEN) |
| Kenai, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was landing on a beach when the airplane struck a rock, resulting in a nose over and separation of the right main landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing during the accident sequence. Prior to landing, the pilot made a low pass over the beach, and thought it looked suitable for landing. However, after touchdown, he realized the rocks on the beach were larger than they appeared from the air. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. In a written statement to the NTSB, the pilot said he should have picked a better place to land.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC11CA049
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 11:16 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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