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September 17, 2003 · Bellanca CH-300 · N796W

Peachtree City, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Peachtree City, GA
Aircraft
Bellanca CH-300
Tail Number
N796W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL03LA141

The purpose of the flight was undetermined, however, according to the pilot, they were on a normal approach for a 3-point landing on Runway 13. After the airplane touched down half way down the runway, the pilot began to make minor corrections with the rudder to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The pilot further reported that the airplane veered off the left side, two-thirds down the runway, ground looped, followed by the collapse of the left main landing gear. The pilot did not report a mechanical malfunction with the airplane. The examination of the airplane also failed to disclose a mechanical problem. The pilot stated that this accident could have been prevented with "better rudder control by the operator."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear.

Full Narrative

On September 17, 2003 at 1820 eastern daylight time, a Bellance CH-300 (Replica), NR796W, registered to and operated by Spirit of Wenatchee, Inc. left main landing gear collapsed during an attempted landing on runway 13 at Falcon Field Peachtree City, Georgia. The personal flight operated under the provisions of Title 14 Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot and passenger had minor injuries. The flight departed Falcon Field, Peachtree City, Georgia, at 1730, on September 17, 2003. The purpose of the personal flight was undetermined, however, according to the pilot, they were on a normal approach for a 3-point landing on Runway 13. After the airplane touched down half way down the runway, the pilot began to make minor corrections with the rudder to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The pilot further reported that the airplane veered off the left side of the runway about 3400 feet from the approach end. The airplane then ground looped, followed by the collapse of the left main landing gear. The pilot did not report the airplane having any mechanical malfunctions or failures. The examination of the airplane after the accident also failed to disclose a mechanical problem. The pilot stated that this accident could have been prevented with "better rudder control by the operator."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 EDT
Nearest AirportFalcon Field (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length5220 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca CH-300
Tail NumberN796W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · R 985 · Reciprocating · 450

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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