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March 17, 2012 · Bellanca 17-30A · N801RC

Branson, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Branson, MO
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30A
Tail Number
N801RC
Operator
Teeter Brian H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA193

The pilot stated that the local wind was from the south at 8 to 10 knots, gusting to 20 knots, and he used runway 12 for the landing. He stated that during the landing approach, he “crabbed” the airplane into the wind and slipped the airplane to touch down on the centerline. Upon touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and the pilot reported that he applied “hard” right rudder. The left main gear traveled off the side of the runway and the right main gear remained on the runway. The airplane became airborne when the left main gear contacted a rise in the terrain. The airplane then settled back to the terrain and came to rest with the landing gear collapsed. Substantial damage resulted to the left wing spar. A skid mark, which veered sharply to the left side of the runway, was visible.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot stated the local wind was from the south at 8 to 10 knots, gusting to 20 knots and he used runway 12 for the landing. He stated that during the landing approach, he crabbed into the wind and slipped the airplane touching down on the centerline. Upon touchdown the airplane veered to the left and the pilot reported he applied “hard” right rudder. The left main gear traveled off the side of the runway and the right gear remained on the runway. The airplane became airborne when the left gear contacted a rise in the terrain. The airplane then settled back to the terrain and came to rest with the landing gear collapsed. Substantial damage resulted to the left wing spar. A skid mark was visible on the runway which veered sharply to the left side of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 CDT
Nearest AirportM. Graham Clark Taney County (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length3738 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 17-30A
Tail NumberN801RC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTeeter Brian H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-520-K · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:55

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