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February 11, 1989 · Bellanca 7GCBC · CGBHN
Lyon Mountain, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 11, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Lyon Mountain, NY
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
CGBHN
Operator
Jack Taylor
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC89FA080
THE PLT OF A BELLANCA 7GCBC WAS ON FERRY FLIGHT, WHEN HE FLEW INTO A SNOW STORM. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN CIRCLING AT A LOW ALTITUDE AND THEN WAS SEEN HEADING TOWARDS HIGH TERRAIN AT A LOW ALTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED INTO THE SIDE OF A 4100 FOOT MOUNTAIN AT AN ELEVATION OF 2900 FEET.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT DECIDED TO FLY IN WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT WERE BEYOND HIS AND THE AIRCRAFT'S CAPABILITIES.
Full Narrative
THE PLT OF A BELLANCA 7GCBC WAS ON FERRY FLIGHT, WHEN HE FLEW INTO A SNOW STORM. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SEEN CIRCLING AT A LOW ALTITUDE AND THEN WAS SEEN HEADING TOWARDS HIGH TERRAIN AT A LOW ALTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED INTO THE SIDE OF A 4100 FOOT MOUNTAIN AT AN ELEVATION OF 2900 FEET.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberCGBHN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorJack Taylor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind250° @ 8 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 12 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time01:45
Weather SourceWIT