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August 6, 1994 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N1074E

Morris, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Morris, PA
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N1074E
Operator
Tinkham Bradford L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO94LA130

The pilot reported that during the approach to runway on final, he noticed he was too high, so he used full flaps. Subsequently he realized that he was too low, so he applied power, but the landing gear struck a 'snow' fence short of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.

Full Narrative

On August 6, 1994, at 1830 eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 7GCBC, N1074E, contacted a snow fence and descended to the ground just short of the intended runway at the Oregon Hills Airport located near Morris, Pennsylvania. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and place of the accident. The personal flight departed Keller Brothers Airport located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and was destined for the Oregon Hills Airport. The flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that during final approach the airplane's altitude was too low. The pilot stated that when he realized the airplane was too low, he added full power. He stated that the engine "...coughed then went ok (may have applied power too quickly)." The pilot stated that as he added full power, the gear contacted a snow fence "...just as a stall occurred." After the gear contacted the snow fence, the airplane was pulled to the ground/roadway and came to rest across the roadway. The pilot reported there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions that were causal to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportOregon Hill (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN1074E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTinkham Bradford L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 2 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:30
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data