# NTSB ATL87LA193: Bellanca 14-13-2, N74259, Hamilton, OH, June 27, 1987

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: June 27, 1987, 12:35 local (16:35 UTC)
- Place: Hamilton, OH
- Location: 39.4223° N, 84.5770° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs from NTSB’s distance and direction from BUTLER COUNTY RGNL/HOGAN FLD (HAO), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.4223&lon=-84.5770&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 2 serious, 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 6, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 7468
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL87LA193
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/7468/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA193

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- In flight encounter with weather, takeoff - initial climb
  - weather condition - mountain wave (contributing factor)
  - weather evaluation - inadequate, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - overconfidence in aircraft's ability, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - raising of flaps - not performed, pilot in command (cause)
  - weather condition - high density altitude (contributing factor)
  - aircraft performance,climb capability - exceeded (cause)
  - preflight planning/preparation - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with object, takeoff - initial climb
  - object - tree(s)
  - object - utility pole
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

THE PLT RPTD THAT HE MADE A NON-STD RT-HAND DEPARTURE AFTER T/O FROM RWY 29, TO AVOID TRAFFIC DEPARTING TO THE LEFT. THE ACFT BEGAN TO SINK AS HE ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB OVER THE LEE SIDE OF A 200 FT-HIGH RIDGE LESS THAN 1 MILE NORTHWEST OF THE ARPT. THE ACFT SUBSEQUENTLY IMPACTED TREES AND A UTILITY POLE, AND FELL TO THE GROUND. THE ENGINE WAS DEVELOPING 'GOOD' PWR AT THE TIME. WITNESSES RPTD THAT THE ACFT USED UP MOST OF THE 5,440 FT RWY DURING T/O, AND THAT THE CLIMB RATE WAS POOR. THE ACFT FLAPS WERE OBSERVED TO BE EXTENDED DURING TAKEOFF. POST-CRASH EXAM OF THE ACFT REVEALED THAT THE FLAPS WERE EXTENDED 30 DEGREES AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE ACFT WAS ESTIMATED TO WEIGH ABOUT 100 POUNDS BELOW GROSS WT AT T/O. THE DENSITY ALTITUDE AT THE ARPT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE 1,900 FT. THE ARPT WIND WAS ESTIMATED BY A WITNESS TO BE FROM 290 DEGREES AT 10-15 KTS AT THE TIME. A NEARBY RPTNG STATION (LUK) 16 NM AWAY RPTD WINDS FROM 260 DEGREES AT 10 KNOTS GUSTING TO 18 KTS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N74259](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N74259-2013-05-08), registration cancelled 2013-05-08, S/N 1372, built 1947 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 14-13-2
- Registry model: [Bellanca 14-13-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-14-13-2) (registry code 1201004) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Franklin 6A4150 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-6a4150-series) (registry code 27024, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1372
- Engines: FRANKLIN 6A4150-B3 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: John Frank Rebolt
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, June 15, 1987
- Departed: HAO, HAMILTON, OH
- Destination: SGH, SPRINGFIELD, OH
- Airport: HAO, Fairfield, runway 29, 5,440 × 80 ft

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,622 total, 1,000 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 10 knots, gusting 18
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 75 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: LUK, 16 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19870627027519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870627027519A), Jun 27, 1987: Blanca 14132, Hamilton, OH, Substantial damage. Downdraft and unable to clear ridge on climbout. Hit trees before crashing in driveway. Near maximum weight.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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