BELLANCA 8KCAB
Rock Springs, WY, October 21, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 21, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Rock Springs, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.59648, -109.06877 |
| Airport | Southwest Wyoming Regional Air |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA024 |
| Event ID | 20201026102192 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 8KCAB |
| Registration # | N7654S |
| Operator | Robert Jean Otey |
| Owner | Two Friends Aero Corp. |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The separation of the control grip which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, and collision with terrain.
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.