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March 24, 1994 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N86807

Driggs, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 24, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Driggs, ID
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB
Tail Number
N86807
Operator
Grand Valley Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA94LA090

DURING A LOCAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT, THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOK OVER TO DEMONSTRATE A LANDING TO THE STUDENT. AFTER THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN, IT VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CORRECTED WITH RUDDER CONTROL; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE CONTINUED TO SWERVE UNTIL THE AIRPLANE CONTACTED A SNOW BANK ON THE SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.

NTSB Probable Cause

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.

Full Narrative

On March 24, 1994, at 1645 mountain standard time, a Bellanca 8KCAB, N86807, veered off the runway during the landing roll at the Driggs Airport, Driggs, Idaho, and collided with a snow bank. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local instructional flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the certificated flight instructor and private pilot were not injured. The flight instructor reported that the purpose of the flight was to give the private pilot instruction in the tailwheel airplane for sign off purposes. The private pilot performed two touch- and-go landings without incident. After the second takeoff, the flight instructor took over to demonstrate a landing to the private pilot. After the airplane touched down, the airplane veered slightly to the left. The flight instructor corrected with right rudder and right brake. The airplane swerved back to the right, however, the flight instructor again had to correct with left rudder. The swerving action continued until the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane veered sharply to the left and collided with a snow bank near the edge of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 MST
Nearest AirportTeton Peaks (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN86807
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGrand Valley Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data