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June 22, 1983 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N62970
Berlin, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Berlin, MD
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N62970
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA240
THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER DURING LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT STARTED TO DRIFT INTO THE SOFTPLOWED FIELD ON THE RIGHT OF THE RWY AND FULL LEFT RUDDER AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE TURN. THE REPORTED WIND ABOUT 18 MILES AWAY WAS FROM 080 DEGREES AT 10 KTS. THE PLT REPORTED A WIND AT THE SITES AS FROM 060 DEGREES AT 12 KTS.
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THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY AND NOSED OVER DURING LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT STARTED TO DRIFT INTO THE SOFTPLOWED FIELD ON THE RIGHT OF THE RWY AND FULL LEFT RUDDER AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE TURN. THE REPORTED WIND ABOUT 18 MILES AWAY WAS FROM 080 DEGREES AT 10 KTS. THE PLT REPORTED A WIND AT THE SITES AS FROM 060 DEGREES AT 12 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 EDT
Nearest AirportJacob'S (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN62970
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC