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November 18, 2011 · Bellanca 17-30A · N39836
Pine Mountain, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 18, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pine Mountain, GA
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30A
Tail Number
N39836
Operator
Herman West
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA075
The pilot reported that, during approach, as the airplane crossed the runway threshold, he reduced engine power, and the airplane experienced a severe sink. Upon touchdown, the airplane veered left, and the pilot applied the right rudder pedal; however, the airplane continued off the left side of the runway into a ditch and came to rest upright. During the accident sequence, the airplane's left main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage and left wing. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during approach, as the airplane crossed the runway 9 threshold, he reduced engine power and the airplane experienced a severe sink. Upon touchdown the airplane veered left and the he applied right rudder pedal; however, the airplane continued off the left side of the runway into a ditch and came to rest upright. During the accident sequence, the airplane's left main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage and left wing. The recorded wind at an airport located approximately 15 miles south of the accident site, about the time of the accident, was from 110 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 20 knots. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EST
Nearest AirportHarris County Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-30A
Tail NumberN39836
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHerman West
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 280
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 11 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 25 C
Altimeter30.43 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC