On October 13, 2002, a Bellanca 7GCBC (registration N8752) operated by Cornelia Ballou was involved in an aviation accident near Helena, MT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower during an aborted landing. Factors include landing with a tailwind and a tower. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot reported that following an unstable landing on runway 09, a go-around was attempted but the airplane struck a radio tower.
Accident Sequence
The student pilot reported that the airplane touched down on runway 09. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane swerved to the right and began to porpoise. The pilot stated she was unable to correct the situation and elected to perform a go-around (aborted landing). While performing the maneuver, the airplane collided with a radio tower.
Wind Conditions
At the time of the accident, winds were from 260 degrees at 6 knots.
Aircraft and Flight Information
The flight involved a student pilot operating an airplane. No further details about the aircraft make, model, or registration were provided in the report. The runway used was 09.