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November 16, 1990 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N57434
Boise, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Boise, ID
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N57434
Operator
Harris Joseph L
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA017
DURING A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRPLANE WITHOUT INCIDENT AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE FLIGHT REMAINED ON THE GROUND FOR A SHORT TIME THEN DEPARTED TO MAKE ANOTHER LANDING. DURING THE APPROACH, THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS LITTLE HIGH AND FAST. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN LONG AND BOUNCED. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER AND TURNED LEFT TOWARD LOWER TERRAIN; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DELAYING REMEDIAL ACTION AFTER A POOR LANDING APPROACH.
Full Narrative
DURING A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRPLANE WITHOUT INCIDENT AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE FLIGHT REMAINED ON THE GROUND FOR A SHORT TIME THEN DEPARTED TO MAKE ANOTHER LANDING. DURING THE APPROACH, THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS LITTLE HIGH AND FAST. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN LONG AND BOUNCED. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER AND TURNED LEFT TOWARD LOWER TERRAIN; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest AirportMILEHIGH (0nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN57434
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarris Joseph L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Unknown · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO