Accident · 2026-05-14

NTSB case WPR26LA193 · BELLANCA 7ACA · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2026-05-14
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
BELLANCA 7ACA (N9158L)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
operator not named in the NTSB record

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during a precautionary landing following a partial reduction in engine rpm.

Source: NTSB case WPR26LA193

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingCommercial / Foreign / PrivateAirplane21Class 1 (2026-04-27)429 total · 8 in this make/model · 376 as PIC · 49 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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