N8618VBELLANCA 7ECA2024-05-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 7ECAS/N: 1084-75

Summary

On May 01, 2024, a Bellanca 7ECA (N8618V) was involved in an incident near Watervliet, 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 control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA176. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8618V.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA176
Location
Watervliet, MI
Event ID
20240506194207
Coordinates
42.200667, -86.249333
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 control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
1084-75
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
7ECAB47A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
7668 CASS CITY RD
City
CASS CITY
State / Zip Code
MI 48726-9797
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# CEN24LA176