BELLANCA 7GCBC
Benson, AZ — November 23, 2018
Event Information
| Date | November 23, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA072 |
| Event ID | 20181123X24612 |
| Location | Benson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.99917, -110.35583 |
| Airport | BENSON MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
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 | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's overcorrection during the landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the right wing lifted, and the airplane drifted left. He added that he over corrected and the airplane veered to the right off the runway. The left main landing gear caught in the dirt, collapsed, and the left wing impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that, at the accident airport, about 15 minutes before the accident, the wind was reported as variable, calm, and not gusting.
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.