N1679G

Destroyed
Fatal

BELLANCA 7KCAB S/N: 142

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 25, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92LA070
Location
HAPPY CAMP, CA
Event ID
20001212X18624
Coordinates
41.779632, -123.469741
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE EXCESSIVE NATURE OF THE MANEUVERS ATTEMPTED BY THE PILOT AT A LOW ALTITUDE DURING THE TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB, THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER PITCH ATTITUDE AND AIRSPEED TO AVOID AN AERODYNAMIC STALL, AND INADEQUATE ALTITUDE TO PERFROM NECESSARY REMEDIAL ACTIONS TO PREVENT A COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1679G
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
142
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
7KCAB B407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AUBURN WINGS
Address
2399 RICKENBACKER WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
CA 95603
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# LAX92LA070