BELLANCA 1419
Clovis, NM — January 2, 2011
Event Information
| Date | January 2, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA137 |
| Event ID | 20110103X63632 |
| Location | Clovis, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.42167, -103.07417 |
| Airport | Clovis Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 1419 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot said the nosewheel had just touched down on a normal full stop landing when he lost control. The airplane departed the left side of the landing runway, impacted airport signage and other obstructions, and came to rest 450 to the left of the centerline. The airplane was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed and the top skin of the right wing partially separated. The winds reported at the time of the accident were from 30 degrees to the right of the runway alignment at 13 knots.
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.