Bellanca 7ACA Overturns at Pacific City Airport, No Injuries Reported

A Bellanca 7ACA, registration N9158L, sustained substantial damage after overturning at Pacific City Airport in Tillamook County, Oregon, on May 14. According to National Transportation Safety Board data, no fatalities or injuries occurred in the incident.

Local reports from BeachConnection.net indicate the single-engine aircraft came to rest inverted at the airport. The Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, which responded to the scene, cited an apparent wind gust as a contributing factor. Two occupants were aboard and self-extricated before emergency responders arrived.

Oregon State Police and the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office also responded, confirming the pilot was uninjured. While initial local coverage mentioned a Cessna, NTSB records identify the aircraft as a Bellanca 7ACA. The NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration typically investigate such incidents to determine exact causes. Lightweight tailwheel aircraft like the Bellanca 7ACA are historically more susceptible to ground-handling challenges in gusty coastal conditions.