# NTSB SEA83FYM01: Bellanca 7GCBC, N57457, 1/4nm S. Of Peo, OR, October 10, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: October 10, 1982, 10:00 local (17:00 UTC)
- Place: 1/4nm S. Of Peo, OR
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report October 10, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 69606
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA83FYM01
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69606/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYM01

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, climb
  - object - wire,transmission(marked) (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled
  - terrain condition - water,glassy

## Analysis

THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE ON A PLEASURE FLIGHT OVER THE WILLAMETTE RIVER. THE PASSENGER STATED THAT AFTER FOLLOWING THE RIVER THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO CLIMB AND TURN EAST. THERE WAS A SUDDEN JOLT AND THE PLANE BEGAN TO SPIN AND IMPACTED THE WATER.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N57457](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N57457-2013-04-23), registration cancelled 2013-04-23, S/N 574-73, built 1973 (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
- Serial number: 574-73
- Airframe hours: 368
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320-A2B 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Marc L. Bourret
- Registered owner: Marc L. Bourret
- Departed: JUNCTION CITY, OR
- Destination: JUNCTION CITY, OR

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 27; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 360° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Temperature: 129 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: EUG, 20 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 19821010051889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821010051889A), Oct 10, 1982: Bbavia 7GCBC, Peoria, OR, Substantial damage. Struck a powerline and crashed into river while flying over river at 20 to 30 feet off the water.

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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