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September 30, 2001 · Bellanca 7ECA · N1021E

Estacada, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 30, 2001
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Estacada, OR
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N1021E
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA01LA176

The pilot reported that he was taking off with a tailwind. During the ground roll, about 50 feet after the tail wheel was raised, the aircraft veered to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder control, however, the aircraft continued to the right off the side of the runway and collided with a fence. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time, and that he did not have enough experience in the aircraft for a downwind takeoff.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors.

Full Narrative

On September 30, 2001, about 1415 Pacific daylight time, a Bellanca 7ECA, N1021E, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, ran off the side of the runway and collided with a fence at the Valley View airport, Estacada, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot received minor injuries, and the passenger was not injured. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he was taking off on runway 34 with a tailwind. During the take off roll, about fifty feet after the tail wheel was raised, the aircraft veered to the right. The pilot applied full left rudder control, however, the aircraft continued to the right off the side of the runway and collided with a fence. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time. The pilot reported a total flight time of 390 hours with 15 hours in the make and model aircraft involved in the accident. The pilot also reported that he did not have enough experience in the aircraft for a downwind takeoff. At 1353, Aurora State Airport, Aurora, Oregon, located about 19 nautical miles southwest of Estacada was reporting the surface winds from 100 degrees at nine knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 PDT
Nearest AirportValley View (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length3780 ft
Runway Width32 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN1021E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data