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January 30, 1984 · Bellanca 7KCAB · N4186Y
Huntsville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Huntsville, TX
Aircraft
Bellanca 7KCAB
Tail Number
N4186Y
Operator
Huntsville Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA123
THE PLT HAD FLOWN THE ACFT WITH STUDENTS EARLIER IN THE DAY, & IT WAS HIS HABIT TO FLY THE ACFT AROUND THE PATTERN ONCE AT THE END OF THE DAY PRIOR TO SECURING IT IN THE HANGAR. SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF THE ACFT CRASHED ON THE RWY. EVIDENCE FOUND IN THE REAR COCKPIT INDICATED THAT THE ACFT SEAT BELT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE AFT STICK. THE FRAYING & DAMAGE ON THE SEAT BELT CORRESPONDED TO WHERE THE ADJUSTMENT BUCKLE WOULD HAVE BEEN IF THE BELT WAS WRAPPED ONCE AROUND THE STICK & BUCKLED WITH THE STICK IN THE FULL AFT POSITION.
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THE PLT HAD FLOWN THE ACFT WITH STUDENTS EARLIER IN THE DAY, & IT WAS HIS HABIT TO FLY THE ACFT AROUND THE PATTERN ONCE AT THE END OF THE DAY PRIOR TO SECURING IT IN THE HANGAR. SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF THE ACFT CRASHED ON THE RWY. EVIDENCE FOUND IN THE REAR COCKPIT INDICATED THAT THE ACFT SEAT BELT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE AFT STICK. THE FRAYING & DAMAGE ON THE SEAT BELT CORRESPONDED TO WHERE THE ADJUSTMENT BUCKLE WOULD HAVE BEEN IF THE BELT WAS WRAPPED ONCE AROUND THE STICK & BUCKLED WITH THE STICK IN THE FULL AFT POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 CST
Nearest AirportHuntsville Muni (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7KCAB
Tail NumberN4186Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHuntsville Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-320-E2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind190° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:57
Weather SourceWFAC