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May 28, 1988 · Bellanca 8GCBC · N7672S
Kensington, NH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kensington, NH
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC
Tail Number
N7672S
Operator
William Malay
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA154
UPON REACHING THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE PILOT DECIDED TO DO A FEW TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 600 FEET DOWNFIELD AT ABOUT 45-50 MPH. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WITH APPLICATION OF FULL THROTTLE, THE ENGINE HESITATED. THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO CLIMB ABOUT 400 FEET BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY, HOWEVER THE CLIMB RATE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO CLEAR TREES 450 FEET OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED AND SLID DOWN BETWEEN TWO TREES INVERTED.
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UPON REACHING THE DESTINATION AIRPORT, THE PILOT DECIDED TO DO A FEW TOUCH AND GO LANDINGS. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 600 FEET DOWNFIELD AT ABOUT 45-50 MPH. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WITH APPLICATION OF FULL THROTTLE, THE ENGINE HESITATED. THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO CLIMB ABOUT 400 FEET BEFORE THE END OF THE RUNWAY, HOWEVER THE CLIMB RATE WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO CLEAR TREES 450 FEET OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CONTACTED AND SLID DOWN BETWEEN TWO TREES INVERTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm N)
Runway13
Runway Length1180 ft
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8GCBC
Tail NumberN7672S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam Malay
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO