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January 9, 2006 · Bellanca 7KCAB · N36382

Fallbrook, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 9, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fallbrook, CA
Aircraft
Bellanca 7KCAB
Tail Number
N36382
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX06CA086

The airplane veered off the runway and collided with trees while performing a touch-and-go takeoff and landing. The student pilot said that airplane bounced slightly and he pulled back on the control stick to cushion the second touchdown. After the airplane settled onto the runway, a gust of wind lifted the right wing. The left wing was pushed into the ground, rotating the airplane to the right. At that point the airplane was traveling towards parked airplanes in the transient area. The student pilot attempted to correct back to the runway with the use of full left rudder and left brake; however, his flight control inputs did not affect the direction of travel. He applied full throttle to get airborne again and steer the airplane back towards the runway, but collided with trees on the east side of the airport. Reported winds in the area were from 010 to 030 degrees between 4 to 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On January 9, 2006, about 1105 Pacific standard time, a Bellanca 7KCAB (Citabria), N36382, veered off runway 36 after landing, and collided with trees at Fallbrook Community Airpark, Fallbrook, California. The owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The student pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The solo instructional flight departed Oceanside Municipal Airport (OKB), Oceanside, California, about 1000. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. In a written statement to the National Transportation Safety Board, the student pilot stated he was performing a touch-and-go landing at the time of the accident. The airplane bounced on touchdown, and the student pilot pulled back on the control stick to settle the airplane on the runway. He reported that a gust of wind lifted the right wing of the airplane, pushing the left wing into the ground and turning the airplane to the right. He applied full left rudder, then left brake, and then "hard left brake," but was still on a collision course with airplanes parked in the transient area. The student pilot applied full power to get the airplane off the ground and back on the runway, but could not avoid hitting the trees on the east side of the airport. The pilot reported that the winds were from 010 degrees between 4 to 6 knots. The next closest reporting station was Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (NFG), located about 6 statute miles north east of the accident site. Camp Pendleton reported winds from 030 degrees at 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:05 PST
Nearest AirportFallbrook Community Airpark (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2160 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7KCAB
Tail NumberN36382
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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