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January 4, 1982 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N8630V
San Clementine, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 4, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
San Clementine, CA
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N8630V
Operator
Verlan T Smiddy
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX82DA035
DURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT OBSERVED AN AREA OF SLOPING TERRAIN THAT APPEALED TO HIM AS A PROSPECTIVE PIECE OF LAND TO PURCHASE. HE STATED THAT HE GOT TOO LOW AND SLOW WITH THE SUN IN HIS EYES AS HE CIRCLED THE AREA. THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND AND THE PLANE FLIPPED OVER.
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DURING FLIGHT, THE PILOT OBSERVED AN AREA OF SLOPING TERRAIN THAT APPEALED TO HIM AS A PROSPECTIVE PIECE OF LAND TO PURCHASE. HE STATED THAT HE GOT TOO LOW AND SLOW WITH THE SUN IN HIS EYES AS HE CIRCLED THE AREA. THE RIGHT WING STRUCK THE GROUND AND THE PLANE FLIPPED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN8630V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVerlan T Smiddy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0