Accident · 2017-06-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-06-20
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BELLANCA 7GCBC (N88237)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to take off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of pitch control during the initial climb and a subsequent hard landing and loss of directional control.
Source: NTSB case GAA17CA357Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | Airplane | 56 | Class 3 (2016-08-12) | 810 total · 150 in this make/model · 780 as PIC · 20 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.