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May 12, 1992 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N53853
Longmont, CO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Longmont, CO
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N53853
Operator
Air West Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN92LA051
WHILE CONDUCTING INSTRUCTION FOR TRANSITION TO A TAIL WHEEL AIRCRAFT THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO SWERVE DURING LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE RIGHT WING AND PROPELLER WERE DAMAGED BY GROUND CONTACT.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING ROLL BY THE PILOT UNDER INSTRUCTION. A FACTOR WAS: INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR.
Full Narrative
WHILE CONDUCTING INSTRUCTION FOR TRANSITION TO A TAIL WHEEL AIRCRAFT THE STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO SWERVE DURING LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED AND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED. THE RIGHT WING AND PROPELLER WERE DAMAGED BY GROUND CONTACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:10 MDT
Nearest AirportVance Brand (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length4800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN53853
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir West Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 8 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:50
Weather SourceWFAC