# NTSB FTW97LA053: Bellanca 17-30A, N39812, Ruidoso, NM, December 1, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: December 1, 1996, 08:45 local (15:45 UTC) - Place: Ruidoso, NM - Coordinates: 33.350009, -105.680961 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.3500&lon=-105.6810&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report August 21, 1997 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 20119 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW97LA053 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/20119/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA053 ## Probable cause failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll, and his delayed aborted landing. The gusty crosswind and blown left main tire were considered to be related factors. ## 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 - weather condition - crosswind (contributing factor) - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor) - landing gear,tire - failure (contributing factor) - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause) - aborted landing - delayed, pilot in command (cause) ## Analysis The private pilot lost directional control of the airplane approximately 200 feet after a 'smooth landing' on runway 24. The pilot reported that the airplane pulled to the left abruptly and control became erratic. After the airplane left the runway, the pilot attempted to abort the landing by adding power. He stated that the airplane became airborne, but he was unable to establish a positive climb rate, so he elected to reduce the power and land. The airplane crossed the runway and came to rest north of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left main landing gear tire was blown at the side wall. The pilot stated that the blown tire precipitated the initial loss of control. The passenger concurred with the pilot stating that 'the landing was very smooth.' The recorded winds at the airport, 8 minutes before the accident, were from 280 degrees at 8 knots. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were from 210 degrees at 8 gusting to 20 knots. ## Factual narrative On December 1, 1996, at 0845 mountain standard time, a Bellanca 17-30A airplane, N39812, was substantially damaged following a loss of control while landing near Ruidoso, New Mexico. The airplane was registered and operated by a private owner under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot and his passenger were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 112 nautical miles cross country flight for which a flight plan was not filed. The personal flight originated from Santa Teresa, New Mexico, at 0800. The pilot reported that his flare and touchdown on runway 24 at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, near Ruidoso, New Mexico, were uneventful. He added that during the landing roll, about 200 feet beyond the touch down point, the airplane "abruptly pulled to the left" and as he corrected with right rudder, the airplane swung hard to the right. The pilot further stated that the airplane veered to the left about 70 to 90 degrees crossing the runway. The pilot added that he added power in an attempt to abort the landing. The airplane became airborne but could not establish a positive climb rate, so the pilot elected to retard the throttle and control was lost as the airplane touched down the second time. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to all 3 landing gears and both wings. The pilot reported that the left main gear tire was found blown at the side wall. The 600x6 tire had accumulated a total of 200 hours. The pilot stated that the blown tire precipitated the initial loss of control. The passenger concurred with the pilot stating that "the landing was very smooth." The recorded winds at the airport, 8 minutes prior to the accident, were from 280 degrees at 8 knots. The pilot reported that the winds at the time of the accident were from 210 degrees at 8 knots, gusting to 20 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N39812](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N39812-2012-11-14), registration cancelled 2012-11-14, S/N 73-30489, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Bellanca 17-30A - Registry model: [Bellanca 17-30A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-17-30a) (registry code 1220433) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental IO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-io-520-series) (registry code 17032, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 73-30489 - Airframe hours: 1712 - Engines: Continental IO-520-K 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Arthur L. Daniel Jr. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Departed: 5T6, SANTA TERESA, NM - Destination: SRR - Airport: SRR, Sierra Blanca Regional, runway 24, 8,100 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 45; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 400 total, 205 in this make and model, 15 in the last 90 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 280° at 8 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 39 °F, dew point 14 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: SRR, 1 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 19961201042339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961201042339A), Dec 1, 1996: Blanca 1730A, Ruidoso, NM, Substantial damage. Blew a tire landing. Lost control. Tried to around 90 degrees of runway. Unable climb. Aborted. (-23) on December 1, 1996, at 1037 mountain standard time, a… 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. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.