Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 8KCAB near Rock Springs, WY — 2020-10-21

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Date
2020-10-21
Location
Rock Springs, WY, USA
Airport
KRKS
Aircraft
BELLANCA 8KCAB
Registration
N7654S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The separation of the control grip which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff, a gust of wind lifted the right wing and that his aileron control input did not respond. The pilot further stated that his control column grip separated and caused his right hand to become jammed between the column and the lower side of the instrument panel. The airplane nosed down when the grip came off completely. The right wing and right-side fuselage were substantially damaged.

NTSB coding

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Docket documents2

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