Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 17-30 near Hillsboro, OR — 2012-07-06

Final reportWPR12CA299
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Date
2012-07-06
Location
Hillsboro, OR, USA
Airport
HIO
Aircraft
BELLANCA 17-30
Registration
N7322V
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport lighting system.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he configured the airplane for landing and touched down with the main landing gear contacting the surface first. The airplane continued a normal landing roll until the nose gear touched down, at which point the airplane veered sharply to the left. The pilot manipulated the rudder pedals in an attempt to regain directional control, but the airplane continued to the left. Despite his efforts, the airplane collided with the visual approach slope indicator lighting system, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. A postimpact examination of the nose gear showed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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