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July 26, 2014 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N5530K
Caputa, SD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Caputa, SD
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC (1978)
Tail Number
N5530K
Operator
Wright Thomas R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA392
The flight instructor reported that the student pilot pushed the throttle about 3/4 of the way in during the takeoff roll, and did not add full power until about 1/2 way down the 1,500 foot grass airstrip. The airplane had not attained flying airspeed by the time it reached the end of the runway. The airplane became airborne, but it settled and impacted the terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and right wingtip. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper takeoff procedure and the flight instructor's failure to take control of the airplane and abort the takeoff.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that the student pilot pushed the throttle about 3/4 of the way in during the takeoff roll, and did not add full power until about 1/2 way down the 1,500 foot grass airstrip. The airplane had not attained flying airspeed by the time it reached the end of the runway. The airplane became airborne, but it settled and impacted the terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and right wingtip. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Airstrip (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN5530K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWright Thomas R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC