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March 13, 2024 · Bellanca 8GCBC · N4159Y
Grind Stone City, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Grind Stone City, MI
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC (1977)
Tail Number
N4159Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA136
The pilot was conducting a flight in a tailwheel equipped airplane. During the landing, the airplane bounced, and then settled back to the runway. The tail of the airplane rose, the nose of the airplane dropped, and the propeller struck the ground. The airplane came to rest inverted resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, both wings, and wing struts. The pilot noted that the airstrip was more wet than he anticipated. The pilot reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations. Wind conditions at the time of the accident were from 120° at 9 knots, the pilot landed on runway 36.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet turf runway with a quartering tailwind.
Full Narrative
The pilot was conducting a flight in a tailwheel equipped airplane. During the landing, the airplane bounced, and then settled back to the runway. The tail of the airplane rose, the nose of the airplane dropped, and the propeller struck the ground. The airplane came to rest inverted resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, both wings, and wing struts. The pilot noted that the airstrip was more wet than he anticipated. The pilot reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations. Wind conditions at the time of the accident were from 120° at 9 knots, the pilot landed on runway 36.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 EDT
Nearest AirportGrindstone Air Harbor (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width85 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8GCBC
Tail NumberN4159Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 C2E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F / 36 F
Altimeter29.91 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC