N8572VBELLANCA 7ECA 1988-11-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELLANCA 7ECA S/N: 1073-75

Summary

On November 25, 1988, a Bellanca 7ECA (N8572V) was involved in an accident near Erwinna, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DUE TO A POWER LOSS CAUSED BY CARBURETOR ICING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89LA040. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8572V.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 25, 1988
NTSB Number
NYC89LA040
Location
ERWINNA, PA
Event ID
20001213X27349
Coordinates
40.490058, -75.079612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

OFF AIRPORT LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DUE TO A POWER LOSS CAUSED BY CARBURETOR ICING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
1073-75
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
7ECA B47A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EAST RICK
Address
807 GUSMUS AVE
City
MUSCLE SHOALS
State / Zip Code
AL 35661-1829
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# NYC89LA040