BELLANCA 7GCBC near Williston, ND — 2015-06-28

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with runway marking signs.

NTSB narrative

During the landing roll the pilot experienced an "aggressive shimmy" from the tailwheel and elected to abort the landing. He applied full power; the airplane veered off of the runway to the right and impacted two runway marking signs, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and wing strut. The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation

NTSB coding

• Loss of control on ground · Landing-aborted after touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Record of Phone Conversation (Pilot)other
• Photo 1 View of damage from rear of airplane (photo courtesy of the FAA)photos
• Photo 2 View of damaged airport signs (photo courtesy of the FAA)photos

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