Accident Champion 7GCB N8989R, Friday 19 June 1981
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Date:Friday 19 June 1981
Time:19:04
Type:Silhouette image of generic CH7B model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Champion 7GCB
Owner/operator:
Registration: N8989R
MSN: 7GCB-26
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:N Wasilla, AK -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Private
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Roberts Lake,Ak
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
aprx 70lb over max total useful load.Float equipped.Soft muskeg trrn.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: ANC81FA066
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 4 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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25-Feb-2008 12:00 ASN archive Added

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