BELLANCA 1730
Bessemer, AL — March 26, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 26, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA162 |
| Event ID | 20210327102809 |
| Location | Bessemer, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.31261, -86.92631 |
| Airport | Bessemer Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 1730 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
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.