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July 5, 1997 · Bellanca 7ECA · N7636S
Mooresville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 1997
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Mooresville, NC
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N7636S
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA205
The pilot stated he was landing on a 2,000 foot long grass strip. He approach was fast, he landed long, bounced, and saw that he would not be able to stop the airplane before going off the end of the runway into the trees. He attempted a go-around, and the airplane collided with the trees and terrain.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in a go-around, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
Full Narrative
On July 5, 1997, about 1730 eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 7ECA, N7636S, registered to a private owner crashed on landing at Miller Air Park, Mooresville, North Carolina. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot and one passenger reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Lake Norman Air Park, Mooresville, North Carolina, about 10 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated this was his first landing on the 2,000-foot grass strip. His approach was fast. He landed long, bounced and saw he was not going to be able to stop the airplane before going off the end of the runway into the trees. He attempted a go-around, and the airplane collided with the trees and terrain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest AirportMiller Airpark (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN7636S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC