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July 1, 2005 · Bellanca 7KCAB · N1029E

Shorter, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shorter, AL
Aircraft
Bellanca 7KCAB
Tail Number
N1029E
Operator
James L Reynolds
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05CA123

According to the pilot, he was attempting a normal landing on a private 2200-foot long grass landing airstrip. Upon landing, the airplane veered to the right, traveling off the grass strip and hit a depression in the ground with the left main landing gear. The airplane came to rest on the grass to the right of grass strip. Examination of the airplane disclosed that the left landing gear had collapsed. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear.

Full Narrative

On July 1, 2005 at 1030 central daylight time, a Bellanca 7KCAB, N1029E, registered to and operated by a private owner, left main landing gear collapsed during a landing on a private grass strip in Shorter, Alabama. The personal flight was operated under provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Wetumpka Municipal Airport, Wetumpka, Alabama, on July 1, 2005 at 1010. According to the pilot, he was attempting a normal landing on a private 2200-foot long grass landing airstrip. Upon landing, the airplane veered to the right and traveled off the grass strip and hit a depression in the ground with the left main landing gear. The left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest on the grass to the right of grass strip. The post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that all flight control surfaces were attached, left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing was bent three feet inboard. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportPVT (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7KCAB
Tail NumberN1029E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames L Reynolds
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data