BELLANCA 7ECA
Sonoma, CA — March 16, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 16, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA166 |
| Event ID | 20130327X63954 |
| Location | Sonoma, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.25444, -122.43389 |
| Airport | Sonoma Skypark Airport |
| 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach, the airplane was too high; therefore, he conducted a slip maneuver to lose altitude. As the airplane touched down on the runway, it veered to the right. Despite pilot control inputs, the airplane exited the runway and impacted a fence and the wind indicator, substantially damaging the left wing. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.