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November 10, 2002 · Bellanca 7ECA · N88408

Livermore, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 10, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Livermore, CA
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N88408
Operator
Attitude Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA035

During a touch-and-go landing on runway 25R, the airplane bounced and started to veer left into the wind, so the pilot decided to execute a go-around. However, the airplane's left wing hit the ground. After the airplane departed the runway and crossed two taxiways, the pilot closed the throttle and landed the airplane in the ramp area. As he landed, he applied left brake to avoid hitting a corporate jet in his path, and the right wing tip impacted the ground. The reported winds were from 200 degrees at 13 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.

Full Narrative

On November 10, 2002, at 0838 Pacific standard time, a Bellanca 7ECA, N88408, sustained substantial damage following a loss of control during landing at Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK), Livermore, California. Attitude Aviation was operating the rental airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured. The flight departed LVK about 0830 for the local area flight. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. In a written statement, the pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. He departed runway 25R and felt the crosswind was "not too bad." The pilot stated the wind picked up while he was in the pattern. On the first landing, the pilot intended for the tailwheel to touchdown first; however, the main gear touched down first. The airplane bounced and started to veer left into the wind. He decided to do a full power go-around; however, the wind was stronger than he thought, and the airplane's left wing struck the ground. After the airplane departed the runway and crossed two taxiways, the pilot closed the throttle and landed the airplane in the ramp area. As he landed, he applied left brake to avoid hitting a corporate jet in his path. This resulted in the right wing impacting the ground. The aviation routine weather report (METAR) issued for LVK at 0838 reported winds from 200 degrees at 13 knots. The final clearance issued from the air traffic control tower (ATCT) local controller was, "Cleared for the option runway 25R, wind 210 at 15."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:38 PST
Nearest AirportLivermore Municipal (0nm)
Runway25R
Runway Length5235 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN88408
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAttitude Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 43 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time16:38
Weather SourceWFAC

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