# NTSB CHI07CA014: Bellanca 7ECA, N57410, Eden Prairie, MN, October 27, 2006

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: October 27, 2006, 13:51 local (18:51 UTC)
- Place: Eden Prairie, MN
- Coordinates: 44.82722, -93.457221
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.8272&lon=-93.4572&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report January 31, 2007
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: Minneapolis, MN, FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 64826
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI07CA014
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/64826/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA014

## Probable cause

The pilot not maintaining directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll.  A factor was the runway sign that was impacted.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - terrain condition - ground
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
- On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll
  - object - sign (contributing factor)

## Analysis

The tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage when it exited the runway and impacted a runway sign.  The pilot stated, "Set up for a wheel landing left wing low to compensate for crosswind.  Encountered a slight bounce.  When wheels touched down again, aircraft swerved left [and] towards edge of [runway].  I did not feel attempting a go-around at that point was prudent due to proximity to wind sock pole.  Left runway, rolled through grass [and] onto [runway] 18.  I understand a [runway] sign was hit [with horizontal stabilizer]."  The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the accident flight.

## Factual narrative

The tailwheel airplane sustained substantial damage when it exited the runway and impacted a runway sign.  The pilot stated, "Set up for a wheel landing left wing low to compensate for crosswind.  Encountered a slight bounce.  When wheels touched down again, aircraft swerved left [and] towards edge of [runway].  I did not feel attempting a go-around at that point was prudent due to proximity to wind sock pole.  Left runway, rolled through grass [and] onto [runway] 18.  I understand a [runway] sign was hit [with horizontal stabilizer]."  The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the accident flight.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N57410](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57410), registered now, S/N 941-73, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Bellanca 7ECA
- Registry model: [Bellanca 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7eca) (registry code 1220460) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 941-73
- Airframe hours: 1989
- Engines: Lycoming O-235-C1 115 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Hummingbird Aviation, LLC
- Registered owner: Christopher B. Nee
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, July 1, 2006
- Departed: FCM, Eden Prairie, MN
- Airport: FCM, Flying Cloud, runway 28R, 3,599 × 75 ft, concrete

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 39; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review September 1, 2006; flight hours: 201 total, 20 in this make and model, 150 as pilot in command, 12 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 230° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 54 °F, dew point 34 °F
- Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
- Observed at: FCM

## 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 20061027026859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061027026859A), Oct 27, 2006: Bbavia 7ECA, Minneapolis, MN, Substantial damage. (-23) While on final approach for runway 28R, tower reported wind 210/15, set up for a wheel landing. Encountered a slight bounce, when wheels touched down…

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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