N93638BELLANCA 17302021-03-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BELLANCA 1730S/N: 73-30577

Summary

On March 26, 2021, a Bellanca 1730 (N93638) was involved in an accident near Bessemer, AL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N93638.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 26, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA162
Location
Bessemer, AL
Event ID
20210327102809
Coordinates
33.312611, -86.926306
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
73-30577
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
1730BL17
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HATCH TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address
4132A SMITHFIELD FOREST DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PLEASANT GROVE
State / Zip Code
AL 35127-3514
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA162