Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 7GCBC near Glendale, AZ — 2024-12-09

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Date
2024-12-09
Location
Glendale, AZ, USA
Airport
GEU
Aircraft
BELLANCA 7GCBC
Registration
N36249
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, the airplane ground looped to the left and began to skid on its right main tire and right wingtip. Subsequently, the right main wheel and axle assembly separated, and the airplane came to rest nose low. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. At the time of the accident, the pilot was landing on runway 1 and the wind was calm. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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