N580

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 8KCABS/N: 43-72

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 23, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN15CA213
Location
Mesquite, TX
Event ID
20150504X14832
Coordinates
32.743888, -96.531112
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 loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
43-72
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
8KCABBL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
8KCAB

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AEROBLAYZE AVIATION LLC
Address
3451 HOLLISTER TRL
City
NORMAN
State / Zip Code
OK 73071-5040
Country
United States

Analysis

During the landing on runway 17 a gust of wind pushed the tailwheel equipped airplane to the left. The pilot attempted to correct back to the runway centerline; the airplane exited the right side of the runway and spun 180 degrees. The left wing impacted the ground and sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane and stated that he lost control during landing. Around the time of the landing, the automated weather station reported the wind from 260 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 24 knots. A review of the airplane's flight manual revealed the maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity was 17 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA213