Bellanca 17-31ATC N444TL
26 October 1996 · Lubbock, Texas, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 26 October 1996 at about 19:55 local time, a Bellanca 17-31ATC registered N444TL was involved in an accident near Lubbock, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 19:55
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Lubbock International (LBB)
- Coordinates
- 33.5907, -101.8490
- Aircraft
- Bellanca 17-31ATC
- Registration
- N444TL
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Odessa → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- FTW97LA027
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that after 'nose-gear touch down,' with 'full yoke into the wind,' the aircraft made an immediate uncommanded 30 to 40 degree turn to the right. 'He attempted to brake and stay along taxiway A [Alpha] where it is diagonal to 17R;' however, 'he got only momentary, minimal response, followed by total inability to control the aircraft.' The aircraft continued turning right 'until the left wing clipped a taxiway sign. This apparently flung [the] aircraft back to the left, where it came to rest with collapsed gear.' The passenger reported that during the approach to runway 17, he noticed there was a crosswind. A witness in the tower reported observing the aircraft 'exhibiting maneuvering as if attempting to overcome the effect of gusty cross winds.' Examination of the nose landing gear assembly did not disclose any evidence of premishap discrepancies. The winds at the time of the accident were from 120 degrees at 14 knots.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Bellanca 17 accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 1996 | Bellanca 17-30A | Jackpot, Nevada, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 13 Jan 1996 | Bellanca 17-30A | Belen, New Mexico, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 24 May 1996 | Bellanca 17-30A | Fallbrook, California, United States | Frank B. Harriman | No injuries | - |
| 1 Dec 1996 | Bellanca 17-30A | Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 26 Dec 1996 | Bellanca 17-30 | Hayes Center, Nebraska, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 May 1996 | Bellanca 17-30 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
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| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 1996 | Cessna T210L | Lonestar, Texas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Jan 1996 | Piper PA-28-160 | Decatur, Texas, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 9 Jan 1996 | Piper PA-38-112 | Port Mansfield, Texas, United States | Flight Training Systems, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 14 Jan 1996 | Beechcraft 35-A33 | Houston, Texas, United States | Ray's Flying Service | No injuries | - |
| 28 Apr 1996 | Cessna T210N | Beaumont, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Jan 1996 | Schweizer 269C | San Ygnacio, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |