N5530K

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 7GCBCS/N: 1026-78

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 26, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN14CA392
Location
Caputa, SD
Event ID
20140728X50351
Coordinates
43.977222, -102.981666
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's improper takeoff procedure and the flight instructor's failure to take control of the airplane and abort the takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5530K
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
1026-78
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
7GCBCB407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COOMES CHANE C
Address
PO BOX 79
Status
Deregistered
City
MANDERSON
State / Zip Code
SD 57756-0079
Country
United States

Analysis

The flight instructor reported that the student pilot pushed the throttle about 3/4 of the way in during the takeoff roll, and did not add full power until about 1/2 way down the 1,500 foot grass airstrip. The airplane had not attained flying airspeed by the time it reached the end of the runway. The airplane became airborne, but it settled and impacted the terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and right wingtip. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA392