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NTSB accident investigation · Bellanca 7KCAB · Mack, CO · February 26, 1977

Accident · Minor injuriesClosed
Date
February 26, 1977
Place
Mack, CO · MACK, CO
Injuries
2 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Phase of flight
Maneuvering
Aircraft
N41807Bellanca 7KCAB
Status
Completed · report April 15, 1977
Report
Brief approved by the director
FAA report
19770226004269A
Case key
157680

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NTSB brief

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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-0471  77/2/26  NR.MACK,CO            BELLANCA 7KCAB      CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, AGE 53, 3600
        TIME - 0845                    N41807              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 190 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-DESTROYED    OT-  0  0  0                            INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          GRAND JUNCTION,CO           MOAB,UT
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES                               IN FLIGHT: BUZZING
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - UNWARRANTED LOW FLYING
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
        REMARKS- ACFT COLLIDED WITH CABLE 30FT ABOVE RIVER.

Aircraft

Registration
N41807
Reported as
Bellanca 7KCAB
Category
Airplane
Engine
reciprocating
Damage
Destroyed

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Other investigations on N41807 · 1

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