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| Date: | Tuesday 27 January 1998 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Bellanca 8KCAB |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7921S |
| MSN: | 272-76 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1436 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming AEIO-320-E1B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Van Nuys, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KVNY) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While on the takeoff roll the aircraft pulled hard to the left and the pilot counteracted with full right rudder. The aircraft departed the runway, crossed a grass area and a taxiway, and continued to a ramp area. The pilot was unable to stop the accident aircraft from impacting two parked aircraft. Winds at the time were from 090 degrees at 7 knots. The aircraft was examined on-scene and no mechanical difficulties were noted with the brakes. Flight control continuity was established on scene.
Probable Cause: The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX98LA078
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 7 June 1992 | N7921S | Private | 0 | Wallace, NC | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 18:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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