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June 27, 1993 · Bellanca 7ECA · N11854
Osceola, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Osceola, WI
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N11854
Operator
Wings Unlimited
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA223
WHILE TAXIING WITH THE WIND, THE PILOT 'EXPERIENCED RAPID ACCELERATION AND REDUCED POWER TO SLOW THE AIRCRAFT. THE WIND SHIFTED TO OUT OF NORTHWEST, LIFTING THE LEFT WING AND LEFT MAIN GEAR.' THE AIRCRAFT WAS BLOWN ONTO THE GRASS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RUNWAY WHERE IT INSTANTLY WEATHERVANED. THE PILOT SAID WITH THE AIRCRAFT'S 'MOMENTUM STILL IN THE 10 DEGREE HEADING, THE AIRCRAFT HOPPED SIDEWAYS ON ITS GEAR, DAMAGING THE AIRCRAFT.'
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
WHILE TAXIING WITH THE WIND, THE PILOT 'EXPERIENCED RAPID ACCELERATION AND REDUCED POWER TO SLOW THE AIRCRAFT. THE WIND SHIFTED TO OUT OF NORTHWEST, LIFTING THE LEFT WING AND LEFT MAIN GEAR.' THE AIRCRAFT WAS BLOWN ONTO THE GRASS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RUNWAY WHERE IT INSTANTLY WEATHERVANED. THE PILOT SAID WITH THE AIRCRAFT'S 'MOMENTUM STILL IN THE 10 DEGREE HEADING, THE AIRCRAFT HOPPED SIDEWAYS ON ITS GEAR, DAMAGING THE AIRCRAFT.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportL.O. Simenstad Field (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN11854
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWings Unlimited
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC