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April 11, 2000 · Bellanca 7ECA · N88466

Kennedyville, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kennedyville, MD
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N88466
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC00LA075

The pilot over flew the airport perpendicular to the runway, and then made a left turn to enter the traffic pattern. He turned base, and then final. During the turn to final, he increased the angle of bank to line the airplane up with the runway, and to remain clear powerlines running parallel to the runway. During the turn, the airplane started a 'slight buffet,' and full power was 'immediately applied.' The flight controls softened, and the pilot sensed an approaching stall so he neutralized the controls. The airplane impacted a plowed field about 100 feet short of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane while turning final.

Full Narrative

On April 11, 2000, about 1800 Eastern Daylight Time, a Bellanca 7ECA, N88466, was substantially damage while landing at the Krastel Farms Airport, Kennedyville, Maryland. The certificated private pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to a witness, the airplane flew down the runway about 500 feet agl, then turned downwind for what appeared to be a "normal landing." The witness watched the airplane turn base and then final. Once on final, the witness thought the airplane was going "too slow." At roughly the same time, the airplane stalled. With the engine running, the airplane impacted a plowed field approximately 100 feet short of the runway. According to the pilot, he over flew the airport perpendicular to the runway, and then made a left turn to enter the traffic pattern. He turned base, and then final. During the turn to final, the pilot increased the angle of bank to line the airplane up with the runway, and to remain clear of some powerlines that ran parallel to it. During the turn, the airplane started a "slight buffet," and full power was "immediately applied." The flight controls softened, and the pilot sensed an approaching stall so he neutralized the controls. The pilot added that the airplane was full of fuel.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest AirportKrastel Farms (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN88466
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data