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January 23, 1988 · Bellanca 17-30 · N7377V
Barron, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 23, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Barron, WI
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30
Tail Number
N7377V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA055
THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE AND TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A SNOWBANK. PAX STATED THAT THE PILOT CUT PWR ABOUT 200 FT FROM THE RUNWAY; THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SINK FAST. THE PILOT APPLIED POWER TOO LATE TO PREVENT THE UNDERSHOOT. NO MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES WERE REPORTED.
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THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE AND TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK A SNOWBANK. PAX STATED THAT THE PILOT CUT PWR ABOUT 200 FT FROM THE RUNWAY; THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO SINK FAST. THE PILOT APPLIED POWER TOO LATE TO PREVENT THE UNDERSHOOT. NO MECHANICAL DIFFICULTIES WERE REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CST
Nearest AirportBarron Municipal (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length2500 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-30
Tail NumberN7377V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point12 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC