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February 18, 2013 · Bellanca 7ECA · N50380
Santa Paula, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 18, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Paula, CA
Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Tail Number
N50380
Operator
C P Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA126
The pilot reported that after touchdown in the tail wheel-equipped airplane, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and right brake but was unable to keep the airplane on the runway. The airplane departed the side of the runway and subsequently impacted a building, wrinkling and bending the left wing and the left elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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 reported that after touchdown in the tail wheel equipped airplane, it began to veer to the left. The pilot applied right rudder control and right brake action but was unable to keep the airplane on the runway. The airplane departed the side of the runway and subsequently impacted a building wrinkling and bending the left wing and the left elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 PST
Nearest AirportSanta Paula Airport (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length2713 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7ECA
Tail NumberN50380
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC P Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 8 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 43 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC