Summary
On August 27, 2017, a Bellanca 14 19 (N36KC) was involved in an incident near Redding, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
According to the pilot, the airplane's airspeed was fast during the landing, and the airplane veered to the left during the landing roll. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
The METAR at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, reported that the wind was calm, and skies were clear.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA558. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N36KC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot, the airplane's airspeed was fast during the landing, and the airplane veered to the left during the landing roll. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
The METAR at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, reported that the wind was calm, and skies were clear.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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# GAA17CA558