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November 3, 2007 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N712J
Arcola, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 3, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arcola, TX
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N712J
Operator
Texas Taildraggers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA023
The private pilot lost control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane when he encountered a gust of wind from the right while attempting to land on Runway 27. Before the tailwheel contacted the ground, the tail moved left from the gust of wind causing the airplane to turn into the wind. The pilot was unable to compensate for gust of wind and lost control of the airplane. An attempt to execute a go-around was unsuccessful, and the airplane drifted off the 100-foot wide asphalt runway. The airplane contacted standing water in a nearby ditch, nosed over, and came to rest in the inverted position. The pilot reported the winds were from 290 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 12 knots. The pilot reported having accumulated a total of 14-hours in the same make and model airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
Full Narrative
The private pilot lost control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane when he encountered a gust of wind from the right while attempting to land on Runway 27. Before the tailwheel contacted the ground, the tail moved left from the gust of wind causing the airplane to turn into the wind. The pilot was unable to compensate for gust of wind and lost control of the airplane. An attempt to execute a go-around was unsuccessful, and the airplane drifted off the 100-foot wide asphalt runway. The airplane contacted standing water in a nearby ditch, nosed over, and came to rest in the inverted position. The pilot reported the winds were from 290 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 12 knots. The pilot reported having accumulated a total of 14-hours in the same make and model airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:55 CDT
Nearest AirportHouston-Southwest (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN712J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTexas Taildraggers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-7 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Weather SourcePILO