BELLANCA 8KCAB
Greeley, CO — July 16, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 16, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA485 |
| Event ID | 20110719X64316 |
| Location | Greeley, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.43722, -104.63306 |
| Airport | Greeley-Weld County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 8KCAB |
| 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 loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was practicing takeoff and landings,and that during the last landing, the airplane encountered a gust of wind. The tail-wheel equipped airplane then veered right and the pilot's efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful, resulting in the airplane departing the runway surface. The airplane subsequently impacted a ditch, sustaining substantial damage to the engine firewall and fuselage. The pilot added that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
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.