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March 26, 2021 · Bellanca 1730 A · N93638
Bessemer, AL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Bessemer, AL
Aircraft
Bellanca 1730 A (1973)
Tail Number
N93638
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA162
The pilot stated that during landing he did not maintain control and the airplane and it veered left off the left side of the runway. He then added power in an attempt to take off and the airplane experienced an aerodynamic stall. The airplane impacted trees and terrain, and the fuselage was substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during landing he did not maintain control and the airplane and it veered left off the left side of the runway. He then added power in an attempt to take off and the airplane experienced an aerodynamic stall. The airplane impacted trees and terrain, and the fuselage was substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 CDT
Nearest AirportBessemer Airport (1nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6007 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 1730 A
Tail NumberN93638
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC