Accident Bellanca 7GCBC N53817, Sunday 13 April 1997

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Date:	Sunday 13 April 1997
Time:	15:00 LT
Type:	Bellanca 7GCBC
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N53817
MSN:	882-75
Year of manufacture:	1975
Total airframe hrs:	2320 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-320-A2B
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Koyuk, AK - United States of America
Phase:	Taxi
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Ruby, AK
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported he was taxiing his ski equipped airplane in gusty crosswind conditions after landing at an off airport site. A strong gust of wind pushed the airplane sideways to the right. The right ski struck some ice, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing subsequently struck the ground and received substantial damage.

Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the winds gusts and crosswind.

Accident investigation: