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March 26, 1988 · Bellanca 8GCBC · N5044G
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC
Tail Number
N5044G
Operator
Central Indiana Soaring Societ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI88LA085
FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER THE PILOT HAD TAKEN OFF ON A TOW PLANE OPERATION HE RETURNED TO THE LOCAL ARPT. AFTER LANDING HE TURNED DOWNWIND TO TAXI TO THE RAMP. THE WIND RAISED THE TAIL OF THE TAILWHEEL ACFT AND NOSED THE ACFT INVERTED. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THE WIND AT 18 KNOTS GUSTING TO 28.
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FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER THE PILOT HAD TAKEN OFF ON A TOW PLANE OPERATION HE RETURNED TO THE LOCAL ARPT. AFTER LANDING HE TURNED DOWNWIND TO TAXI TO THE RAMP. THE WIND RAISED THE TAIL OF THE TAILWHEEL ACFT AND NOSED THE ACFT INVERTED. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THE WIND AT 18 KNOTS GUSTING TO 28.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EST
Nearest AirportIndianapolis Terry (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length2700 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8GCBC
Tail NumberN5044G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Indiana Soaring Societ
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2E · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 14 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC