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June 26, 1984 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N88399
Dillon, MT
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 26, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dillon, MT
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N88399
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA195
THE PLT REPORTED THAT A NATURE MOVIE WAS BEING MADE & HE WAS MAKING A SHORT FIELD LANDING FOR A FILM SEQUENCE. ON THE 3RD APCH, HE MADE A SHORTER BASE LEG THAN NORMAL, THEN ON FINAL APCH, THE ACFT STALLED & 'SLID IN'. THE LEFT MAINCOLLAPSED AND THE LEFT WING WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE DENSITY ALT WAS ABOUT 6200 FT.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT A NATURE MOVIE WAS BEING MADE & HE WAS MAKING A SHORT FIELD LANDING FOR A FILM SEQUENCE. ON THE 3RD APCH, HE MADE A SHORTER BASE LEG THAN NORMAL, THEN ON FINAL APCH, THE ACFT STALLED & 'SLID IN'. THE LEFT MAINCOLLAPSED AND THE LEFT WING WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE ACFT CONTACTED THE GROUND. THE DENSITY ALT WAS ABOUT 6200 FT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 MDT
Nearest AirportDILLON (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN88399
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO