N4159Y

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 8GCBCS/N: 23877

Summary

On March 13, 2024, a Bellanca 8GCBC (N4159Y) was involved in an incident near Grind Stone City, MI. All 1 person 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 on a wet turf runway with a quartering tailwind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4159Y.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA136
Location
Grind Stone City, MI
Event ID
20240314193936
Coordinates
44.046778, -82.914417
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 on a wet turf runway with a quartering tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
23877
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
8GCBCBL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
8GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAUER AVIATION LLC
Address
2457 S BRADFORD RD
City
REESE
State / Zip Code
MI 48757-9211
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# CEN24LA136