Bellanca 7GCBC N80195

Summary

On 5 August 2001 at about 19:30 local time, a Bellanca 7GCBC registered N80195 was involved in an accident near Sedgwick, Maine, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 died. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

5 August 2001 at 19:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Sedgwick, Maine, United States

Coordinates

44.3511, -68.6619

Aircraft

Bellanca 7GCBC

Registration

N80195

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Blue Hill → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Destroyed

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC01FA201

2 people died.

The failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

Several witnesses observed the Champion 7GCBC flying low and maneuvering. The witnesses agreed that while maneuvering, the nose of the airplane dropped and the airplane descended into a wooded area. Examination of the airplane revealed the tachometer was at 2,500 rpm. Several pieces of wood with smooth angular cuts were found along the debris trail that led to the at the accident site. The largest piece of cut wood was about 5 inches across. Flight control continuity was confirmed; however, the intensity of the fire melted many metal components, and the some items could not be checked. Based upon an estimated weight and balance, the airplane could carry 11 gallons of gasoline and remain under the maximum allowable takeoff weight, or with full fuel it would be 161 pounds over its maximum allowable takeoff weight. The actual amount of fuel onboard at takeoff and at the time of the accident was not determined.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.