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July 25, 2007 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N88247

Basin, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Basin, WY
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N88247
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07LA127

According to the pilot he was too high during the approach to land and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported a temporary power failure and a stall of the left wing. The airplane impacted several trees and came to rest in a nose down attitude, resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The temperature was 73 degrees Fahrenheit (F), and the dewpoint was 57 degrees F. According to the carburetor icing chart, the conditions were conducive for "serious icing at glide power."

NTSB Probable Cause

The carburetor icing causing a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control leading to the inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the conditions conducive for carburetor icing.

Full Narrative

On July 25, 2007, approximately 0845 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 7GCBC, N88247, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while descending near Dorsey Creek Ranch Airport (0WY1), Basin, Wyoming. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The cross-country flight departed Thermopolis, Wyoming, approximately 0800 and was en route to 0WY1. According to the Pilot Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot, he had flown around scattered rain showers while en route to Basin, Wyoming. The pilot reported that he was too high during the approach to land and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported a "temporary power failure" and a stall of the left wing. The Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office reported that the airplane impacted several Russian Olive trees, approximately 30 to 35 feet in height, and came to rest in a nose down attitude. The fuselage and engine were crushed aft and both wings were crushed aft and wrinkled. The FAA airworthiness inspector who examined the airplane reported no anomalies. The South Big Horn County Airport weather observation station, located 7 miles to the northeast of Basin, recorded the temperature as 73 degrees Fahrenheit (F), and the dewpoint as 57 degrees F. According to the carburetor icing chart, the conditions were conducive for "serious icing at glide power."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 MDT
Nearest AirportDorsey Creek Ranch Airport (2nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN88247
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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