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June 17, 1984 · Bellanca 14-13 · N74431
Coalinga, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Coalinga, CA
Aircraft
Bellanca 14-13
Tail Number
N74431
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA357
THE PLT WAS #2 BEHIND ANOTHER ACFT. HE REPORTED THAT HE WAS SO INTENT ON THE ACFT AHEAD (TAXIING OFF THE RWY) THAT HE HAD DECIDED TO GO AROUND. HE THEN CHANGED HIS MIND & DECIDED TO LAND INSTEAD. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RWY. HE REPORTED THAT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT AN IRRIGATION PIPE & FAILED. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN, THE ACFT BEGAN VEERING RIGHT & THE LEFT MAIN GEAR ALSO FAILED.
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THE PLT WAS #2 BEHIND ANOTHER ACFT. HE REPORTED THAT HE WAS SO INTENT ON THE ACFT AHEAD (TAXIING OFF THE RWY) THAT HE HAD DECIDED TO GO AROUND. HE THEN CHANGED HIS MIND & DECIDED TO LAND INSTEAD. THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN SHORT OF THE RWY. HE REPORTED THAT DURING TOUCHDOWN, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR HIT AN IRRIGATION PIPE & FAILED. AFTER TOUCHING DOWN, THE ACFT BEGAN VEERING RIGHT & THE LEFT MAIN GEAR ALSO FAILED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest AirportHarris Ranch (0nm N)
Runway32
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 14-13
Tail NumberN74431
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · UNKNOWN · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT