Summary
On May 23, 1990, a Bellanca 7GCAA (N8739) was involved in an accident near Leland, MS. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE POWER LINES.
This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA90LA130. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8739.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, May 23, 1990
NTSB Number
MIA90LA130
Location
LELAND, MS
Event ID
20001212X23220
Coordinates
33.399749, -90.890914
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE POWER LINES.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
7GCAA
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCAA
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PRIDGEN BLAINE D
Address
1045 CAMP BON TEMPS RD
City
BREAUX BRIDGE
State / Zip Code
LA 70517-6459
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# MIA90LA130