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September 21, 2008 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N11698
American Fork, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
American Fork, UT
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N11698
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA297
The pilot said that he was flying the airplane about 8,500 feet msl on an eastbound heading. He entered a canyon, and not believing he had sufficient clearance to cross over the ridge, began a 360-degree turn to gain altitude. During the turn the pilot reported feeling the airplane sink; he then attempted to guide the airplane westbound down the canyon and away from terrain. The airplane continued to descend and impacted terrain at the 8,300-foot level. The pilot said that he did not perceive any preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude to enter a box canyon, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Bellanca 7GCBC reported flying the airplane about 8,500 feet msl on an eastbound heading. He entered a canyon, and not believing he had sufficient clearance to cross over the ridge, began a 360-degree turn to gain altitude. During the turn the pilot reported feeling the airplane sink; he then attempted to guide the airplane westbound down the canyon and away from terrain. The airplane continued to descend and impacted terrain at the 8,300-foot level.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSalt Lake City Municipal 2 (20nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN11698
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC