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June 4, 1986 · Bellanca 7GCAA · N8580V
Thomas, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Thomas, OK
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCAA
Tail Number
N8580V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW86LA100
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALT OF APRX 200 FT AGL, THE PLT ATTEMPTED A SNAP-ROLL. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER AFTER THE INTENDED 1 ROLL AND THE MANEUVER CONTINUED FOR 1 1/2 ROLLS. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO LEVEL THE WINGS BUT THE ACFT CONTACTED THE TERRAIN IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE ACFT THEN BOUNCED INTO THE AIR AND CONTACTED THE GROUND A SECOND TIME IN A TAIL DOWN ATTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN THE ACFT FLIPPING OVER BACKWARD.
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SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALT OF APRX 200 FT AGL, THE PLT ATTEMPTED A SNAP-ROLL. THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER AFTER THE INTENDED 1 ROLL AND THE MANEUVER CONTINUED FOR 1 1/2 ROLLS. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO LEVEL THE WINGS BUT THE ACFT CONTACTED THE TERRAIN IN A STEEP NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE ACFT THEN BOUNCED INTO THE AIR AND CONTACTED THE GROUND A SECOND TIME IN A TAIL DOWN ATTITUDE WHICH RESULTED IN THE ACFT FLIPPING OVER BACKWARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:50 CDT
Nearest AirportTHOMAS (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCAA
Tail NumberN8580V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC