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January 2, 2011 · Bellanca 1419 3 · N8516R
Clovis, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Clovis, NM
Aircraft
Bellanca 1419 3
Tail Number
N8516R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA137
The pilot stated that during landing he lost directional control and the airplane departed the left side of the runway and impacted an airport sign. The airplane was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed and the top skin of the right wing partially separated. The wind reported at the time of the accident was from 250 degrees at 13 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot said the nosewheel had just touched down on a normal full stop landing when he lost control. The airplane departed the left side of the landing runway, impacted airport signage and other obstructions, and came to rest 450 to the left of the centerline. The airplane was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed and the top skin of the right wing partially separated. The winds reported at the time of the accident were from 30 degrees to the right of the runway alignment at 13 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 MST
Nearest AirportClovis Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 1419 3
Tail NumberN8516R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO470 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 3 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC