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October 3, 1989 · Bellanca 17-30 · N6569V
Gainesville, MO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Gainesville, MO
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30
Tail Number
N6569V
Operator
Miller William A
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC90LA004
DURING A DARK NIGHT LANDING ATTEMPT ON A LIGHTED PRIVATE, SOD STRIP, THE PILOT SAID THAT HE FIRST MADE A LOW PASS TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE DEER ON THE RUNWAY. RETURNING FOR LANDING HE SAID HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE ON FINAL APPROACH AND APPLIED POWER FOR A GO-AROUND. THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT AND COLLIDED WITH BORDERING TREES. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THE RIGHT CROSSWIND TO BE 5 TO 10 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING THE LANDING APPROACH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TURBULENT CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
DURING A DARK NIGHT LANDING ATTEMPT ON A LIGHTED PRIVATE, SOD STRIP, THE PILOT SAID THAT HE FIRST MADE A LOW PASS TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE DEER ON THE RUNWAY. RETURNING FOR LANDING HE SAID HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE ON FINAL APPROACH AND APPLIED POWER FOR A GO-AROUND. THE ACFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT AND COLLIDED WITH BORDERING TREES. THE PILOT ESTIMATED THE RIGHT CROSSWIND TO BE 5 TO 10 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 CDT
Nearest AirportB-J Ranch (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-30
Tail NumberN6569V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMiller William A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind360° @ 4 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC