N7871SBELLANCA 8GCBC 1989-10-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BELLANCA 8GCBC S/N: 229-76

Summary

On October 29, 1989, a Bellanca 8GCBC (N7871S) was involved in an accident near Churchville, MD. 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: THE PILOT NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE WIND SOCK DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF ANOTHER AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA005. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7871S.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 29, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO90LA005
Location
CHURCHVILLE, MD
Event ID
20001213X29545
Coordinates
38.810531, -76.530433
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

THE PILOT NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM THE WIND SOCK DURING AN ABORTED LANDING. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PRESENCE OF ANOTHER AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
229-76
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
8GCBC BL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
9758 CAREY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BERLIN
State / Zip Code
MD 21811-2116
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# BFO90LA005