BELLANCA 8GCBC
De Smet, SD, February 13, 2026
Event Information
| Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | De Smet, SD |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.43227, -97.55847 |
| Airport | Wilder |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA117 |
| Event ID | 20260217202444 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 8GCBC |
| Registration # | N5071K |
| Owner | Sky View LLC |
| 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 failure to maintain directional control during landing.
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.