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June 27, 2001 · Bellanca 8GCBC · N8582V

Berlin, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Berlin, MD
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC
Tail Number
N8582V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD01LA072

During landing roll-out on the 3,000- foot- long 50-foot- wide turf runway, the tailwheel airplane encountered a left crosswind and the left wing started to rise. The pilot tried to correct for the rising wing, but "couldn't get the wing down fast enough." The airplane veered to the right side of the runway, and collided with a mound of dirt. The pilot reported that there was a left crosswind throughout the day, which gusted to 12 knots. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies.

NTSB Probable Cause

pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On June 27, 2001, at 1500 Eastern Daylight Time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N8582V, was substantially damaged during landing rollout on runway 36 at Bunting's Field Airport (4MD1), Berlin, Maryland. The certificated commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the banner towing flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In a telephone interview, the pilot reported that it was normal banner towing day. He landed to the north and was about to bring the tail down when the left wing came up. The pilot tried to correct for it, but "couldn't get the wing down fast enough." The airplane was pushed to the right side of the runway, and the right main tire was pulled into an area of tall weeds. The airplane then struck a dirt pile located in the weeds. Additionally, the pilot reported a left crosswind, which had been gusting up to 12 knots. A wind sock was located on the field, and the pilot reported that it was "just about fully extended during the day." A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector performed an on-scene investigation. According to the inspector, the right main landing gear had broken off and collapsed. The right wing spar was broken just outboard of the wing strut, and the propeller was bent. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical deficiencies. The pilot reported a total of 200 hours in tailwheel aircraft, of which 60 hours were in make and model. Runway 36 was a 3,000-foot-long, by 50-foot-wide turf strip. Winds reported at Salisbury/Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY), Salisbury, Maryland, at 1854, were variable at 6 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBunting'S Field (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 8GCBC
Tail NumberN8582V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 18 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time18:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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