Accident Bellanca 7GCBC N8525,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352688
 
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Date:Saturday 4 September 1999
Time:08:30 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic CH7B model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bellanca 7GCBC
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N8525
MSN: 448-73
Total airframe hrs:525 hours
Engine model:Lycoming O-320
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Columbus, MT -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Laurel, MT (6S8)
Destination airport:(6S3)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on a wet runway surface, he applied braking action and the airplane skidded to the right and veered off the runway. The aircraft ground-looped and came to rest in the mud next to the runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway surface was a factor.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: SEA99LA154
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 year and 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB SEA99LA154

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