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September 6, 2014 · Bellanca 8KCAB NO Series · N31273
Black Rock City, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2014
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Black Rock City, NV
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB NO Series (1972)
Tail Number
N31273
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA366
The pilot reported that after touchdown on a dirt airstrip he encountered a reduction in visibility due to what he believed to be dust kicked up due to a tailwind. The loss of visibility resulted in the airplane departing the runway and subsequently nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and to the left wing tip. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's disorientation as a result of dust which reduced visibility.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after touchdown on a dirt airstrip he encountered a reduction in visibility due to what he believed to be dust kicked up due to a tailwind. The loss of visibility resulted in the airplane departing the runway and subsequently nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and to the left wing tip. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 PDT
Nearest AirportBlack Rock City (0nm)
Runway7R
Runway Length5280 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8KCAB NO Series
Tail NumberN31273
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-E1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 18 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time02:56
Weather SourceWFAC