Summary
On October 10, 2025, a Bellanca 7GCBC (N53853) was involved in an incident near Bonilla, SD. 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 inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53853.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN26LA019