Loss of control Accident Bellanca 8GCBC N19CK, Thursday 29 July 2010

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Date:	Thursday 29 July 2010
Time:	16:40 LT
Type:	Bellanca 8GCBC
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N19CK
MSN:	28078
Total airframe hrs:	1782 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-A1D
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Fairbanks International Airport, AK (FAI/PAFA) - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Fairbanks International Airport, AK (FAI/PAFA)
Destination airport:	Fairbanks International Airport, AK (FAI/PAFA)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings in his single-engine airplane when he encountered a gust of wind while in the landing flare, which pushed the left wing up. He said he tried to compensate by adding power, but the airplane changed direction and crossed over a grassy area and collided with a parked airplane. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a crosswind during landing.

Accident investigation: