Bellanca 7GCBC
American Fork, UT — September 21, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA297 |
| Event ID | 20081003X17544 |
| Location | American Fork, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.41833, -111.71555 |
| Airport | Salt Lake City Municipal 2 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Bellanca |
| Model | 7GCBC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude to enter a box canyon, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the Bellanca 7GCBC reported flying the airplane about 8,500 feet msl on an eastbound heading. He entered a canyon, and not believing he had sufficient clearance to cross over the ridge, began a 360-degree turn to gain altitude. During the turn the pilot reported feeling the airplane sink; he then attempted to guide the airplane westbound down the canyon and away from terrain. The airplane continued to descend and impacted terrain at the 8,300-foot level.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.