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July 9, 2012 · Bellanca 7KCAB · N8709V
Williston, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Williston, ND
Aircraft
Bellanca 7KCAB
Tail Number
N8709V
Operator
Kempner James C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA430
The pilot reported that he was performing a landing in a wheat field. When the pilot began to flare the airplane, the main landing gear became entangled with the tall wheat grass, which resulted in the airplane lurching forward and to the right. The right wing impacted the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder. Nine days before the accident, the pilot had marked a 1,000-foot-long landing strip in the field. He stated that the wheat grass had grown considerably since then.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-(general)-Decision related to condition - C
Full Narrative
In a statement provided by the pilot, he was performing a landing in a wheat field. The pilot approached the field from the west and flew a midfield downwind at 3,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) over the intended landing strip. When the pilot began to flare the airplane, the main landing gear became entangled with the tall wheat grass, which resulted in the airplane lurching forward and to the right. The right wing impacted the ground and the airplane nosed over. The airplane came to rest inverted and pointed in the opposite direction of flight. Nine days prior to the accident, the pilot had marked a 1,000 foot landing strip in the field. He stated that the wheat grass had grown considerably since then.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway24
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7KCAB
Tail NumberN8709V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKempner James C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC