Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 7GCBC near Wellsville, UT — 2024-05-18

Final reportANC24LA034
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Date
2024-05-18
Location
Wellsville, UT, USA
Aircraft
BELLANCA 7GCBC
Registration
N41685
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing at a grass-covered site, during touchdown, the airplane bounced slightly, and he inadvertently allowed the flight control stick to move forward, which lowered the nose of the airplane. During the second touchdown, the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing struts, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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