Bellanca 17-30A Viking, N14753: Accident occurred June 08, 2016 in Fredericksburg, Virginia

http://registry.faa.gov/N14753
 
FAA Flight Standards District Office:  FAA Washington FSDO-27

NTSB Identification: GAA16CA294
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, June 08, 2016 in Fredericksburg, VA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 10/27/2016
Aircraft: BELLANCA 17 30, registration: N14753
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

NTSB investigators used data provided by various entities, including, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the operator and did not travel in support of this investigation to prepare this aircraft accident report.

According to the pilot, during the landing roll in gusting wind, the airplane made a sharp turn to the right and exited the runway. He reported that after passing the ramp area, the aircraft made a sudden turn to the right, and "I was unable to get it turned before leaving the runway and losing braking on the grass." The airplane crossed through the grass safety area and the right wing collided with a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the nose and left main landing gear attachment points.

The wind reported at the airport at the time of the accident was 320 degrees true, at 12 knots with gusts to 24 knots, the airplane landed on runway 24. 

The crosswind component was calculated at18 knots at the time of the accident, and according to the manufacturer, the airplane has a demonstrated direct crosswind component of 20 knots during takeoffs and landings.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage.