Probable cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane stalled about 5 to 10 feet above the ground and bounced off the runway surface. He applied full power and removed carburetor heat to perform a go-around procedure. The airplane impacted a berm adjacent to the runway and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC23LA069 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 3, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Cordova, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Merle K Smith Airport (CDV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Dusk
Bellanca 8GCBC
- N-number
- N723AK
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1974
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.