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July 16, 2011 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N731JD
Greeley, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greeley, CO
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB
Tail Number
N731JD
Operator
Richardson Companies
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA485
The pilot stated that he was practicing takeoffs and landings, and during the last landing, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The tailwheel-equipped airplane veered to the right and the pilot's efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful, resulting in the airplane exiting the runway. The airplane subsequently impacted a ditch and sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was practicing takeoff and landings,and that during the last landing, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The tail-wheel equipped airplane then veered right and the pilot's efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful, resulting in the airplane departing the runway surface. The airplane subsequently impacted a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to the engine firewall and fuselage. The pilot added that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 MDT
Nearest AirportGreeley-Weld County Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length5800 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN731JD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichardson Companies
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360 · Reciprocating · 180
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC