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October 10, 1982 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N57457
1/4Nm S. Of Peo, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 10, 1982
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Location
1/4Nm S. Of Peo, OR
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N57457
Operator
Marc L Bourret
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA83FYM01
THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE ON A PLEASURE FLIGHT OVER THE WILLAMETTE RIVER. THE PASSENGER STATED THAT AFTER FOLLOWING THE RIVER THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO CLIMB AND TURN EAST. THERE WAS A SUDDEN JOLT AND THE PLANE BEGAN TO SPIN AND IMPACTED THE WATER.
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THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE ON A PLEASURE FLIGHT OVER THE WILLAMETTE RIVER. THE PASSENGER STATED THAT AFTER FOLLOWING THE RIVER THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO CLIMB AND TURN EAST. THERE WAS A SUDDEN JOLT AND THE PLANE BEGAN TO SPIN AND IMPACTED THE WATER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN57457
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMarc L Bourret
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 fatality, 1 minor injury)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point13 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time09:55