Bellanca 14-19-3A accident near Wendover, UT
On March 14, 1994, a Bellanca 14-19-3A (airplane) was involved in an accident near Wendover, UT. 4 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- March 14, 1994
- Place
- Wendover, UT
- Aircraft
- Bellanca 14-19-3A · Airplane
- Injuries
- 4 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 40.821°N, 113.569°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001206X00994
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On March 13, 1994, at 2027 mountain standard time, a Bellanca 14- 19-3A, N8885R, collided with the terrain one mile south of the Wendover Airport, Wendover, Utah. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was destroyed and the commercial pilot, a private pilot rated passenger and two other passengers were fatally injured. The flight was destined for Salt Lake City, Utah, as a pleasure flight. A friend and co-worker to both pilots reported that he met the flight at the airport when they arrived. This person took the group to town for dinner and gambling. Afterward, this person then took the group back to the airport. This person stated that he overheard both pilots talking about who was going to act as pilot-in-command. The individual stated that both pilots decided that the commercial pilot would act as pilot-in-command. Witnesses at the airport reported that the airplane was observed taxiing on the ramp to runway 12. One witness reported that the pilot performed the engine run-up and magneto check at the run-up area, then reduced the engine to idle power. The airplane stayed in the run-up area for 5 to 10 minutes, then was taxied to runway 21. One witness saw the airplane on the takeoff ground roll on runway 21. This witness reported that the engine sounded normal as the airplane took off. Family members reported the airplane overdue to Cedar City Flight Service Station on the evening of March 14, 1994. The airplane was located on March 15, 1994, at 0920 by the Civil Air Patrol. Airport personnel rep
Probable cause
INADEQUATE IN FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: CLEARANCE WAS NOT MAINTAINED AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.
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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.
