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April 24, 1982 · Bellanca 7ECA · N53801
Maple Lake, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Maple Lake, MN
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N53801
Operator
Wings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI82DA136
THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING IN STRONG CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WITH GUSTS TO 22 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS NOT CURRENTLY PROFICIENT IN CROSSWIND LANDING, SHOULD HAVE GONE ELSEWHERE TO LAND BUT HAD FRIENDS WAITING.
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THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING LANDING IN STRONG CROSSWIND CONDITIONS WITH GUSTS TO 22 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED THE RUNWAY AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS NOT CURRENTLY PROFICIENT IN CROSSWIND LANDING, SHOULD HAVE GONE ELSEWHERE TO LAND BUT HAD FRIENDS WAITING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CST
Nearest AirportMaple Lake (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN53801
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time10:40