BELLANCA 7GCBC
Dixon, CA — August 9, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 9, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA312 |
| Event ID | 20230814192866 |
| Location | Dixon, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.20164, -121.80603 |
| Airport | NA |
| 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 loss of directional control after striking an unidentified object during landing on an unimproved runway, and his subsequent use of excessive braking that resulted in a nose-over.
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.