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July 12, 1992 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N57472
Bally, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Bally, PA
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N57472
Operator
Kutztown Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO92LA098
THE PILOT WAS TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 34 WHEN THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A 20 FOOT TREE BEFORE FALLING TO THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT, HE UNSUCCESSFULLY TRIED TO COMPENSATE BY APPLYING LEFT RUDDER AND SOME LEFT BRAKE. THE AIRPLANE THEN STRUCK A DIRT MOUND, AND BECAME AIRBORNE BRIEFLY IN A NOSE HIGH LOW SPEED ATTITUDE BEFORE IT STRUCK THE TREE. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE FAA DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL NOR FLIGHT CONTROL MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS TAKING OFF ON RUNWAY 34 WHEN THE AIRPLANE VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A 20 FOOT TREE BEFORE FALLING TO THE GROUND. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL THE AIRPLANE VEERED TO THE RIGHT, HE UNSUCCESSFULLY TRIED TO COMPENSATE BY APPLYING LEFT RUDDER AND SOME LEFT BRAKE. THE AIRPLANE THEN STRUCK A DIRT MOUND, AND BECAME AIRBORNE BRIEFLY IN A NOSE HIGH LOW SPEED ATTITUDE BEFORE IT STRUCK THE TREE. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE FAA DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL NOR FLIGHT CONTROL MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportButter Valley (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length2420 ft
Runway Width85 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN57472
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorKutztown Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:51
Weather SourceWFAC