Casualties unknown

1983-05-28: Champion BELLANCA 7GCAA (N2581F) — Akron, NY

Akron, NY, US

On May 28, 1983, a Champion BELLANCA 7GCAA (registration N2581F) was involved in an aviation accident near Akron, NY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, the aircraft ground looped to the right, collapsing the landing gear and settling on the left wing. The left wing failed at the strut attach points, and damage included a broken wheel hub, gear strut, cockpit floor, and wing spars.

Accident Description

The aircraft touched down on the runway and subsequently ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the landing gear collapsed, and the aircraft settled onto its left wing. The left wing failed at the strut attach points.

According to the report, the aircraft approached with the left wing low to compensate for a crosswind. However, upon landing, the left wing rose. As the aircraft ground looped to the right, the landing gear folded underneath.

Damage

The damage consisted of a broken left wheel hub, a broken gear strut, a ruptured cockpit floor, and broken spars of the left wing. The left wing separated at the strut attachment points.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X43135. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.