ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 359373
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| Date: | Friday 3 February 1995 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Bellanca 7GCBC |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8643V |
| MSN: | 817-75 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | San Martin, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (Q99) |
| Merced, CA (KMCE) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT WAS INITIATING A TAKEOFF AT A CLOSED, GRASS AIRSTRIP WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WING CLIPPED A SMALL BUSH. THE PILOT COULD NOT ATTAIN FLYING SPEED AND THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN A GULLY, NORTH OF THE AIRSTRIP. THE PILOT REPORTED NO MECHANICAL FAILURES WITH THE AIRCRAFT.
Probable Cause: the failure of the pilot to attain takeoff speed and maintain directional control from a grass airstrip and his improper preflight of the runway for obstructions.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX95LA097
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2024 09:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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