N53988BELLANCA 7ECA 1992-04-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELLANCA 7ECA S/N: 1161-76

Summary

On April 27, 1992, a Bellanca 7ECA (N53988) was involved in an accident near La Crosse, WI. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: VISUAL LOOKOUT INADEQUATE AND DIVERTED ATTENTION BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS TRANSMISSION WIRES CROSSING FLIGHT PATH.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53988.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 27, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA134
Location
LA CROSSE, WI
Event ID
20001211X14405
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

VISUAL LOOKOUT INADEQUATE AND DIVERTED ATTENTION BY THE PILOT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS TRANSMISSION WIRES CROSSING FLIGHT PATH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
1161-76
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
7ECA B47A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JENSEN MARIAN D
Address
37303 208TH AVE SE
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
WA 98092-9005
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI92LA134