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June 8, 2016 · Bellanca 17 30 A · N14753

Fredericksburg, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fredericksburg, VA
Aircraft
Bellanca 17 30 A (1974)
Tail Number
N14753
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA294

According to the pilot, during the landing roll in gusting wind, the airplane made a sharp turn to the right and exited the runway. He reported that after passing the ramp area, the aircraft made a sudden turn to the right, and "I was unable to get it turned before leaving the runway and losing braking on the grass." The airplane crossed through the grass safety area and the right wing collided with a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the nose and left main landing gear attachment points. The wind reported at the airport at the time of the accident was 320 degrees true, at 12 knots with gusts to 24 knots, the airplane landed on runway 24. The crosswind component was calculated at18 knots at the time of the accident, and according to the manufacturer, the airplane has a demonstrated direct crosswind component of 20 knots during takeoffs and landings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, during the landing roll in gusting wind, the airplane made a sharp turn to the right and exited the runway. He reported that after passing the ramp area, the aircraft made a sudden turn to the right, and "I was unable to get it turned before leaving the runway and losing braking on the grass." The airplane crossed through the grass safety area and the right wing collided with a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the nose and left main landing gear attachment points. The wind reported at the airport at the time of the accident was 320 degrees true, at 12 knots with gusts to 24 knots, the airplane landed on runway 24. The crosswind component was calculated at18 knots at the time of the accident, and according to the manufacturer, the airplane has a demonstrated direct crosswind component of 20 knots during takeoffs and landings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EDT
Nearest AirportSHANNON (0nm SSW)
Runway24
Runway Length2999 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 17 30 A
Tail NumberN14753
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-K1 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 12 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data