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February 23, 1986 · Bellanca 7ECA · N53893
San Jose, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N53893
Operator
Amelia Reid Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LVM02
THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT AFTER LANDING. THE STUDENT PLT SAID HE ATTEMPTED WITH RUDDER AND AILERON TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BUT FAILED. AFTER ROLLING INTO THE GRASS THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT SAID HE SHOULD HAVE HELD THE STICK BACK TO ASSURE TAIL WHEEL STEERING.
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THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT AFTER LANDING. THE STUDENT PLT SAID HE ATTEMPTED WITH RUDDER AND AILERON TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BUT FAILED. AFTER ROLLING INTO THE GRASS THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT SAID HE SHOULD HAVE HELD THE STICK BACK TO ASSURE TAIL WHEEL STEERING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 PST
Nearest AirportRied Hellview (0nm N)
Runway31R
Runway Length3101 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN53893
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmelia Reid Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:10
Weather SourceWFAC