Bellanca 14-19-3 accident near Goldendale, WA
On January 8, 1983, a Bellanca 14-19-3 (airplane) was involved in an accident near Goldendale, WA. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- January 8, 1983
- Place
- Goldendale, WA
- Aircraft
- Bellanca 14-19-3 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 46.041°N, 120.850°W
- NTSB ID
- 20051208X01953
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On January 8, 1983, approximately 1230 Pacific standard time, a Bellanca 14-19-3, N8807R, registered to a private individual, was destroyed after impacting terrain while maneuvering about 15 nautical miles north-northwest of Goldendale, Washington. The aircraft was originally declared missing on January 10, 1983, after failing to arrive at its destination, and subsequently located on August 30, 2005. The certified private pilot and his sole passenger sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross-country flight, which was conducted in accordance with 14 CFR Part 91, and a flight plan was not filed. The flight departed Yakima, Washington, at 1149, with a destination of Long Beach, California. The aircraft failed to arrive at its destination and was declared missing on January 10, 1983, at which time search and rescue operations commenced. Rescue efforts along the projected route of flight were suspended on January 15, 1983. The aircraft was presumed to have crashed, with fatal injuries to both occupants. No record of a weather briefing was located. Prior to the aircraft's departure tower personnel at Yakima queried the pilot by radio as to his intended destination. The pilot responded that his destination was Long Beach, California. The tower advised the pilot that SIGMETS (Significant Meteorological Information) for severe turbulence and icing in clouds were in effect along the route of flight, and recommended the pilot contact Seattle Flight Watch for detailed information. There is no record of the pilot contacting Seat
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions and clearance from trees not maintained. Factors contributing to the accident included the clouds, low ceilings, and turbulence.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
