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December 18, 1982 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N88214
New Port Richey, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 18, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Port Richey, FL
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N88214
Operator
Vincent Cotroneo M D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA83LA052
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI), THE TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT VEERED LEFT AND HEADED TOWARD TREES AFTER THE TAIL ROSE, BUT WHILE THE MAIN WHEELS WERE STILL ON THE GROUND. HE ATTEMPTED TO RECOVER WITH RIGHT RUDDER AND BRAKES. FEARING A GROUND LOOP, THE CFI INITIATED AN ABORT, BUT THE LEFT WING STRUCK TREES AND SWUNG THE AIRCRAFT INTO BUSHES.
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ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTOR (CFI), THE TAIL WHEEL EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT VEERED LEFT AND HEADED TOWARD TREES AFTER THE TAIL ROSE, BUT WHILE THE MAIN WHEELS WERE STILL ON THE GROUND. HE ATTEMPTED TO RECOVER WITH RIGHT RUDDER AND BRAKES. FEARING A GROUND LOOP, THE CFI INITIATED AN ABORT, BUT THE LEFT WING STRUCK TREES AND SWUNG THE AIRCRAFT INTO BUSHES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 EST
Nearest AirportNew Port Richey (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN88214
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVincent Cotroneo M D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time13:52