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February 21, 2022 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N2521Z
Franklin, IN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Franklin, IN
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC (1977)
Tail Number
N2521Z
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA129
The pilot reported that he was performing touch and go landings when he stalled the airplane. The airplane departed controlled flight and impacted in a field near the airport and sustained substantial damage to the front of the fuselage and both wings. A post accident examination of the airplane showed no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of control in the landing pattern resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing touch and go landings when he stalled the airplane. The airplane departed controlled flight and impacted in a field near the airport and sustained substantial damage to the front of the fuselage and both wings. A post accident examination of the airplane showed no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:55 EST
Nearest AirportFranklin Field (0.1nm W)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN2521Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 83 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 16 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 41 F
Altimeter29.99 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC