N8790V is a 1970 Bellanca 17-30A. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 series rated at 285 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Dec 1970. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 2020. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Jonestown, TX in 2013 · deregistered in 1970.
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The pilot of a high performance complex airplane reported that during his fourth engine out practice landing, the airplane was "high and fast". He further reported that he wanted to keep the training realistic and elected not to go-around. The pilot continued the approach, but reported that he "felt behind the airplane." The airplane touched down with the landing gear retracted, skidded off the runway to the left, and impacted a runway light.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
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