N62979

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 8KCABS/N: 36-72

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA18CA055
Location
El Dorado, MO
Event ID
20171124X23515
Coordinates
37.855556, -94.000831
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
36-72
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
CUMMINGS ROY E
Address
1749 INDIAN RD
City
FORT SCOTT
State / Zip Code
KS 66701-7725
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered off the runway. The right wing subsequently collided with a tree before the airplane came to rest on the grass.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.

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# GAA18CA055