Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 17-30 near Kansas City, MO — 2012-02-02

Final reportCEN12LA147
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Date
2012-02-02
Location
Kansas City, MO, USA
Airport
MKC
Aircraft
BELLANCA 17-30
Registration
N6564V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The failure of the nosewheel steering pushrod, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control and runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after touchdown, the airplane suddenly veered off the left side of the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane struck the precision approach path indicator light system, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that a rod end bearing on the nosewheel steering pushrod failed. As a result, the pilot was unable to operate the nosewheel steering.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Mechanical failure
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted landing earlier due to gear indicator issues.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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