Summary
On September 04, 1999, a Bellanca 7GCBC (N8525) was involved in an incident near Columbus, MT. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway surface was a factor.
On September 4, 1999, approximately 0830 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 7GCBC, N8525, registered to and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged in a ground loop on landing at Columbus, Montana. The private pilot-in-command and his passenger were not injured in the accident. The 14 CFR 91 personal flight originated at Laurel, Montana, about 30 minutes prior to the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight.
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the runway was wet or damp. The sky was clear, with calm winds. During the landing roll, braking action was applied and the aircraft skidded to the right and veered off the runway.
This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA99LA154. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8525.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway surface was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On September 4, 1999, approximately 0830 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 7GCBC, N8525, registered to and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged in a ground loop on landing at Columbus, Montana. The private pilot-in-command and his passenger were not injured in the accident. The 14 CFR 91 personal flight originated at Laurel, Montana, about 30 minutes prior to the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight.
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the runway was wet or damp. The sky was clear, with calm winds. During the landing roll, braking action was applied and the aircraft skidded to the right and veered off the runway. The aircraft ground-looped and came to rest in the mud next to the runway.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA99LA154