BELLANCA 7ECA
Hopkinsville, KY — August 28, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 28, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA353 |
| Event ID | 20230830192964 |
| Location | Hopkinsville, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.85697, -87.45508 |
| Airport | Hopkinsville-Christian County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 7ECA |
| 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 pilot’s inadvertent encounter with helicopter wake turbulence during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
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.