N5032G

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 7ECAS/N: 1283-79

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 31, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA255
Location
San Martin, CA
Event ID
20130531X12801
Coordinates
37.075553, -121.591392
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
1283-79
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
7ECAB407
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMELIA REID AVIATION LLC
Address
2650 ROBERT FOWLER WAY
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
CA 95148-1015
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that as she approached the airport to land she called for traffic advisories, however, received no response. She flew over the airport to observe the windsocks, which are located at each end of the runway, and elected to land on runway 14. During the landing roll, the airplane made a sudden turn to the right, exited the right side of the runway, and came to rest on the grass. During the accident sequence the airplane’s left wing sustained substantial damage. At the time of the accident, the airport’s weather system reported wind from 340 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA255