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June 29, 2000 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N31286

Bend, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bend, OR
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB
Tail Number
N31286
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA00LA118

The private pilot and certified flight instructor were landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dry, paved runway. During the landing roll-out, the aircraft veered to the left of runway centerline. Both pilots attempted to correct the situation by applying full right rudder, however, the aircraft continued off the runway and collided with a VASI lighting system. Post accident inspection of the aircraft revealed that the pneumatic tailwheel tire had ruptured in a worn area on the tires surface. The CFI stated that significant wear to the tailwheel tire was noted during the preflight inspection, however, he believed that the tire was still in an airworthy condition.

NTSB Probable Cause

Improper preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Factors included a worn tailwheel tire and the VASI lighting system.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2000, approximately 0945 Pacific daylight time, a Bellanca 8KCAB (Decathlon), N31286, operated by The Flight Shop, Incorporated as a 14CFR91 instructional flight, sustained substantial damage during the landing roll at Bend Municipal Airport, Bend, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local instructional flight. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and private pilot were uninjured. There was no fire and no report of ELT activation. The CFI reported that he and the second pilot were practicing three point landings on runway 16. He stated that on the second landing, the aircraft touched down, tail wheel first, and the aircraft began to drift to the left of runway centerline. Both pilots attempted to correct the situation by applying full right rudder, but the aircraft continued to track to the left. The aircraft traveled off the runway and collided with a visual approach slope indicator (VASI) lighting system. The aircraft's empennage and wing lift strut sustained substantial damage. Post-accident inspection of the aircraft by an FAA Inspector from the Portland, Oregon, Flight Standards District Office revealed that the aircraft's pneumatic tail wheel tire ruptured in a worn area of the tire's running surface. The CFI stated that significant wear to the tailwheel tire was noted during the preflight inspection, however, he believed the tire was still in an airworthy condition.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 PDT
Nearest AirportBend Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5005 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN31286
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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