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September 3, 1993 · Bellanca 17-30 · N6582V
Blakesburg, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blakesburg, IA
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30
Tail Number
N6582V
Operator
Herreid Jon D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA348
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS CONCENTRATING ON TOUCHING DOWN AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY AND DID NOT SEE THE FENCE AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE UNDERSHOT THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING AND CONTACTED ONE FENCE POST.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH THE FENCE POST AND HIS MIDJUDGING THE AIRPLANE GLIDEPATH.
Full Narrative
On September 3, 1993, at 1100 central daylight time, a Bellanca 17-30, N6582V, registered to John D. Herreid of Eureka, Illinois, and operated by a private rated pilot, experienced an undershoot on landing on runway 36 (2,185' x 84' dry/turf) at Blakesburg, Iowa, and struck a metal fence post. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot and one passenger reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was being conducted in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. the flight departed Bloomington, Illinois at 0930. The pilot stated that he was concentrating on touching down precisely at the end of the runway. He stated that he did not observe the fence at the end of the field; although, he had previously been in this field.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportAntique Airfield (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2185 ft
Runway Width84 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-30
Tail NumberN6582V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHerreid Jon D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT