# NTSB SEA91LA017: Bellanca 7GCBC, N57434, Boise, ID, November 16, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 16, 1990, 14:00 local (21:00 UTC)
- Place: Boise, ID
- Coordinates: 43.709331, -116.180671 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.7093&lon=-116.1807&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Serious injuries
- Injuries: 1 serious, 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report November 23, 1992
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41364
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA91LA017
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41364/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA017

## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S DELAYING REMEDIAL ACTION AFTER A POOR LANDING APPROACH.

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with object, landing - aborted
  - object - tree(s)
  - planned approach - poor, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - lack of familiarity with geographic area, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - airspeed - excessive, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - proper touchdown point - exceeded, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - remedial action - delayed, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

DURING A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRPLANE WITHOUT INCIDENT AT A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. THE FLIGHT REMAINED ON THE GROUND FOR A SHORT TIME THEN DEPARTED TO MAKE ANOTHER LANDING. DURING THE APPROACH, THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS LITTLE HIGH AND FAST. THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN LONG AND BOUNCED. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER AND TURNED LEFT TOWARD LOWER TERRAIN; HOWEVER, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N57434](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N57434-2013-04-23), registration cancelled 2013-04-23, S/N 502-73, 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: 502-73
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320 150 horsepower unknown
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Harris, Joseph L
- Registered owner: Unknown
- Departed: NONE, BOISE, ID
- Airport: Mile High

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 36; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 707 total, 150 in this make and model, 70 in the last 90 days, 12 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 50 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: -0 °F, dew point -0 °F

## 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 19901116050899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901116050899A), Nov 16, 1990: Bbavia 7GCBC, Boise, ID, Substantial damage. High and fast on final. Landed long and bounced. Made go around and collided with trees.

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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