# NTSB CHI92LA114: Bellanca 7 Gcbc, N1013E, Quinn, SD, March 19, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: March 19, 1992, 10:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: Quinn, SD
- Coordinates: 43.979919, -102.119079 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.9799&lon=-102.1191&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 13, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15414
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI92LA114
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15414/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA114

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - object - wire,transmission
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

A PRIVATE PILOT SET UP TO LAND SOUTH ON A DIRT ROAD NEAR AN INTERSECTION. THE PILOT STATED HE WAS AWARE OF THE POWER LINES AND WAS LOOKING FOR THEM WHEN THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A WIRE ON SHORT FINAL.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1013E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1013E), registered now, S/N 970-77, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 7 GCBC
- Registry model: [Bellanca 7GCBC](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7gcbc) (registry code 1220601) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 970-77
- Airframe hours: 1618
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A20 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Operator: Baye And Sons, Inc.
- Registered owner: Baye And Sons, Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal; Standard, Aerobatic
- Last inspection: Annual, November 1, 1991, 40 hours before
- Departed: PHP, PHILIP, SD

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 51; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, expired; seat: front; flight hours: 5,400 total, 40 in the last 90 days, 5 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 260° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 5 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 600 ft overcast
- Temperature: 45 °F

## 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 19920319006869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920319006869A), Mar 19, 1992: Bbavia 7GCBC, Quinn, SD, Substantial damage. Attempting landing on a road struck a powerline. Aircraft fell 20 feet to ground.

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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