# NTSB NYC79FNC25: Bellanca 7GCBC, N5034K, St.Albans, VT, April 28, 1979

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Closed
- Date: April 28, 1979
- Place: St.Albans, VT · ST.ALBANS, VT
- Location: 44.8115° N, 73.0845° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of St. Albans, VT, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=44.8115&lon=-73.0845&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 30, 1979
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 143488
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC79FNC25
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FNC25

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-1350  79/4/28  NR.ST.ALBANS,VT       BELLANCA 7GCBC      CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 65, 1011
        TIME - 1300                    N5034K              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 21 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        NAME OF AIRPORT - KISSANE
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
         ST.ALBANS,VT                 LOCAL
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           COLLIDED WITH: WIRES/POLES                               LANDING: GO-AROUND
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
        FACTOR(S)
           MISCELLANEOUS - EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID COLLISION
           MISCELLANEOUS - ANIMAL(S) ON RUNWAY/TAXIWAY/RAMP
        REMARKS- DOG ON RWY.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5034K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5034K), registered now, S/N 1073-79, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 7GCBC
- 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
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Airport: Kissane

## 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 19790428011929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790428011929A), Apr 28, 1979: Bbavia 7GCBC, St Albans, VT, Substantial damage. Pilot attempted go around after dog ran out on runway. Aircraft struck wires and crashed at end of runway.

## Other investigations on N5034K (1)

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.

- [NTSB WPR10LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA406), Aug 16, 2010: Bellanca 7GCBC (N5034K), Douglas, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight.

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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