Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 17-30A near Pine Mountain, GA — 2011-11-18

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Date
2011-11-18
Location
Pine Mountain, GA, USA
Airport
PIM
Aircraft
BELLANCA 17-30A
Registration
N39836
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during approach, as the airplane crossed the runway threshold, he reduced engine power, and the airplane experienced a severe sink. Upon touchdown, the airplane veered left, and the pilot applied the right rudder pedal; however, the airplane continued off the left side of the runway into a ditch and came to rest upright. During the accident sequence, the airplane's left main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage and left wing. Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 5 docket documents
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Docket documents5

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