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May 29, 2006 · Bellanca 7ECA · N99NR
Gadsden, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gadsden, AL
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N99NR
Operator
Melvin Ricky D Weldon
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA088
The pilot stated that he was flying low over the Coosa River to observe the boats on the river. The pilot stated that he "got lower that he expected" and did not see the power line over the river before hitting it with the right wing. The pilot flew the airplane back to his departure airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout,while maneuvering at a low altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.
Full Narrative
On May 29, 2006, at 1300 central daylight time, a Bellanca 7ECA, N99NR, registered to and operated by a private owner as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, collided with a power line near Gadsden, Alabama. The airplane received substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot and passenger reported no injuries. The flight originated from Gadsden Municipal Airport, Gadsden, Alabama, on May 29, 2006, at 1245. The pilot stated that he was flying low over the Coosa River to observe the boats on the river. The pilot stated that he "got lower that he expected" and did not see the power line over the river before hitting it with the right wing. The pilot flew the airplane back to his departure airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN99NR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMelvin Ricky D Weldon
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C1B · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC