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June 21, 2017 · Bellanca 7GCBC NO Series · N88237

Edgewood, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Edgewood, NM
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC NO Series (1974)
Tail Number
N88237
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA357

The pilot reported that, about 8 seconds into the takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions at high-density altitude, the airplane "suddenly and expectantly lifted off the runway in a steep angle of attack." He added that he immediately reduced power to idle to abort the initial climb, and the airplane "settled back onto the runway but landed hard." He further added that, during the landing roll, he lost directional control, and the airplane veered off the runway, coming to rest in the dirt alongside the runway. The fuselage, left wing, and aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station, 10 nautical miles southeast of the accident airport, reported that, 5 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 150° at 16 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The pilot reported that he observed the wind from 300° at 8 knots, gusting to 15 knots. He reported that the takeoff was on runway 9. He further reported that the density altitude was 10,000 ft at the departure airport.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to take off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of pitch control during the initial climb and a subsequent hard landing and loss of directional control.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, about 8 seconds into the takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions at high density altitude, the airplane "suddenly and expectantly lifted off the runway in a steep angle of attack." He added that, he immediately reduced power to idle to abort the initial climb, and the airplane "settled back onto the runway but landed hard." He further added that, during the landing roll, directional control was lost and the airplane veered off the runway, coming to rest in the dirt alongside the runway. The fuselage, left wing, and aileron sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation station, 10 nautical miles southeast of the accident airport, 5 minutes before the accident, reported the wind from 150° at 16 knots, gusting 25 knots. The pilot reported that he observed the wind from 300° at 8 knots, gusting to 15 knots. He reported that the takeoff was on runway 9. He further reported that the density altitude was 10,000 ft. at the departure airport.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 MDT
Nearest AirportSandia Airpark Estates East (0nm NE)
Runway9
Runway Length4830 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 7GCBC NO Series
Tail NumberN88237
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 16 kt, gusting 25 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time23:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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