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November 22, 1982 · Bellanca 7ECA · N9611S
Erie, CO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 22, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Erie, CO
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N9611S
Operator
Robert Methven
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN83LA024
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MADE A WHEEL LANDING ON RUNWAY 33 WITH THE WIND VARIABLE FROM 360 DEG AT 15 GUSTING 25 KNOTS. AS THE TAILWHEEL WAS LOWERED, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. HE CORRECTED BACK TO THE LEFT AND INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK BARRELS BESIDE THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.
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THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE MADE A WHEEL LANDING ON RUNWAY 33 WITH THE WIND VARIABLE FROM 360 DEG AT 15 GUSTING 25 KNOTS. AS THE TAILWHEEL WAS LOWERED, THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. HE CORRECTED BACK TO THE LEFT AND INITIATED A GO-AROUND, BUT THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK BARRELS BESIDE THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 MST
Nearest AirportErie Tri County (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN9611S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert Methven
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg