# NTSB NYC80FFA09: Bellanca 7ECA, N11081, Poland, NY, February 28, 1980

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: February 28, 1980
- Place: Poland, NY · POLAND, NY
- Location: 43.2257° N, 75.0627° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Poland, NY, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.2257&lon=-75.0627&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 1, 1980
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 132002
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC80FFA09
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FFA09

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3-0864  80/2/28    POLAND,NY           BELLANCA 7ECA       CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             COMMERCIAL, FL.INSTR.,
        TIME - 2030                    N11081              PX-  0  0  0  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  AGE 30, 1994 TOTAL HOURS,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            260 IN TYPE, NOT
                                                                                                   INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          SYRACUSE,NY                 GLEN FALLS,NY
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION                            IN FLIGHT: NORMAL CRUISE
           COLLIDED WITH: TREES                                     LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           POWERPLANT - LUBRICATING SYSTEM: SEALS AND GASKETS
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OIL EXHAUSTION-ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
        FACTOR(S)
           TERRAIN - SNOW-COVERED
        COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
        EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
        REMARKS- WIND GUSTING 15 KTS.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N11081](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11081), registered now, S/N 97, built 1965 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 7ECA
- Registry model: [Champion 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/champion-7eca) (registry code 21101NN) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## 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 19800228004979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800228004979A), Feb 28, 1980: Bbavia 7ECA, Poland, NY, Substantial damage. Engine seized. Hit tree landing on icy road. Generator oil seal blew due to deiced oil breather.

## Other investigations on N11081 (2)

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 NYC96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA031), Nov 25, 1995: Champion 7ECA (N11081), Lacona, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning, and his failure to remain clear of obstacles, including a tree trunk.
- [NTSB LAX73FUQ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUQ24), Mar 26, 1973: Champion 7ECA (N11081), Pacoima, CA, substantial damage

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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