Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 1419 near Clovis, NM — 2011-01-02

Final reportCEN11CA137
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Date
2011-01-02
Location
Clovis, NM, USA
Airport
CVN
Aircraft
BELLANCA 1419
Registration
N8516R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during landing he lost directional control and the airplane departed the left side of the runway and impacted an airport sign. The airplane was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed and the top skin of the right wing partially separated. The wind reported at the time of the accident was from 250 degrees at 13 knots.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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