BELLANCA 14 19
Redding, CA — August 27, 2017
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA558 |
| Event ID | 20170927X10647 |
| Location | Redding, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.50889, -122.29333 |
| Airport | REDDING MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 14 19 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the airplane's airspeed was fast during the landing, and the airplane veered to the left during the landing roll. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
The METAR at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, reported that the wind was calm, and skies were clear.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.