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June 7, 1987 · Bellanca 14-13-2 · N86789
Rancho Calif, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Rancho Calif, CA
Aircraft
Bellanca 14-13-2
Tail Number
N86789
Operator
Phillip L Writer
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX87LA232
THE PLT ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO DETERIORATING WX ALONG HIS ROUTE OF FLT. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A X-WIND FROM THE LEFT WHEN HE LANDED ON RWY 30. DRG THE LANDING, THE ACFT DRIFTED OFF THE RWY & ONE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR MIRED IN SOFT SOIL. THE ACFT THEN GROUND LOOPED & NOSED OVER. AN FAA INSPECTOR RPRTD THERE WAS A QUARTERINGTAIL WIND. APRX 31 MI NW AT RIVERSIDE, CA, THE 1655 WIND WAS FROM 290 DEG AT 13 KTS.
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THE PLT ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO DETERIORATING WX ALONG HIS ROUTE OF FLT. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A X-WIND FROM THE LEFT WHEN HE LANDED ON RWY 30. DRG THE LANDING, THE ACFT DRIFTED OFF THE RWY & ONE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR MIRED IN SOFT SOIL. THE ACFT THEN GROUND LOOPED & NOSED OVER. AN FAA INSPECTOR RPRTD THERE WAS A QUARTERINGTAIL WIND. APRX 31 MI NW AT RIVERSIDE, CA, THE 1655 WIND WAS FROM 290 DEG AT 13 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRancho California (0nm N)
Runway30
Runway Length3023 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 14-13-2
Tail NumberN86789
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPhillip L Writer
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-150-B3 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind13 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC