N53853BELLANCA 7GCBC2025-10-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 7GCBCS/N: 908-76

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

Date
Friday, October 10, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA019
Location
Bonilla, SD
Event ID
20251015201859
Coordinates
44.562440, -98.467080
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 inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
908-76
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
7GCBCB47A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHULTZ THOMAS O
Address
37592 188TH ST
City
TULARE
State / Zip Code
SD 57476-7519
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# CEN26LA019