ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 368784
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| Date: | Monday 15 May 1989 |
| Time: | 11:50 LT |
| Type: |  Champion 7GCB |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8978R |
| MSN: | 7GCB |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Copalis Beach, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Olympia, WA |
| Copalis Beach, WA (S16 | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT LANDED ON SOFT SAND ON A CLOSED BEACH AIRSTRIP, RESULTING IN AN OVERSTRESS FRACTURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT DURING LANDING ROLL. THE WINGS AND FUSELAGE WERE DAMAGED BY IMPACT WITH THE GROUND DURING AN ABRUPT SWERVE AFTER THE LANDING GEAR STRUT COLLAPSED.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT SAND BAR.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA89LA089
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 07:22 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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