N86807

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 8KCAB S/N: 22-74

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 24, 1994
NTSB Number
SEA94LA090
Location
DRIGGS, ID
Event ID
20001206X01012
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
22-74
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
8KCAB BL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
8GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WELLS JEFFREY V
Address
PO BOX 243
City
MACKAY
State / Zip Code
ID 83251-0243
Country
United States

Analysis

On March 24, 1994, at 1645 mountain standard time, a Bellanca 8KCAB, N86807, veered off the runway during the landing roll at the Driggs Airport, Driggs, Idaho, and collided with a snow bank. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local instructional flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the certificated flight instructor and private pilot were not injured.

The flight instructor reported that the purpose of the flight was to give the private pilot instruction in the tailwheel airplane for sign off purposes. The private pilot performed two touch- and-go landings without incident. After the second takeoff, the flight instructor took over to demonstrate a landing to the private pilot. After the airplane touched down, the airplane veered slightly to the left. The flight instructor corrected with right rudder and right brake. The airplane swerved back to the right, however, the flight instructor again had to correct with left rudder. The swerving action continued until the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and the airplane veered sharply to the left and collided with a snow bank near the edge of the runway.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA94LA090