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October 12, 2004 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N50338

Winslow, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 12, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Winslow, AZ
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N50338
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX05CA005

The airplane ground looped during the landing rollout. On final approach at the destination airport the pilot encountered turbulence that rolled the airplane 30 degrees to the right. He made the appropriate correction, and landed normally. The left wing lifted up again on the landing roll and he corrected with left aileron input. The left wing dropped hard, and the airplane rotated counterclockwise and ground looped. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane or engine. The pilot reported the winds as out of the north at 7 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout that resulted in a ground loop.

Full Narrative

On October 12, 2004, at 1300 mountain standard time, a Bellanca 7GCBC, N50338, ground looped after landing at Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport (INW), Winslow, Arizona. The pilot/owner operated the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight that departed La Cholla Airpark (57AZ), Tucson, Arizona, at 1115. No flight plan had been filed. In the pilot's written statement (Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report NTSB Form 6120.1/2), he said there were no problems encountered with the flight. During the final approach, about a half-mile from touchdown, he encountered a strong 30-degree roll to the right. He attributed the roll to turbulence, and corrected for it. The pilot stated that the landing was a "normal" 3-point touchdown. During the landing rollout the left wing lifted up, and he corrected with left aileron input. The pilot reported that the "left wing dropped hard," and the airplane rotated counterclockwise about 270 degrees and ground looped. The right main landing gear sheared off, the right wing tip was wrinkled, and the tail was damaged. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems encountered with the airplane or engine. The pilot reported the winds as out of the north at 7 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MST
Nearest AirportWinslow Lindbergh Regional (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length7499 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN50338
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2D · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data