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March 19, 2007 · Bellanca 7ECA · N90923

Calhoun City, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Calhoun City, MS
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N90923
Operator
James E Wade
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA112

The pilot was departing a 50-foot wide turf runway which was oriented north and south. A fallen tree was lying on the right "outer edge" of the runway, but the pilot believed he "had room to miss it." During the takeoff roll, the airplane "went to the right," and the right wing contacted the fallen tree. The airplane spun to the right and collided with a fence. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane, and that he "just got too close to the fallen tree."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fallen tree located off the right side of the runway during takeoff.

Full Narrative

The pilot was departing a 50-foot wide turf runway which was oriented north and south. A fallen tree was lying on the right "outer edge" of the runway, but the pilot believed he "had room to miss it." During the takeoff roll, the airplane "went to the right," and the right wing contacted the fallen tree. The airplane spun to the right and collided with a fence. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane, and that he "just got too close to the fallen tree."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWade Field Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN90923
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames E Wade
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 12 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 220 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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