Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Sacramento, California
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Analysis
According to the pilot, the airplane's airspeed was fast during the landing, and the airplane veered to the left during the landing roll. The airplane exited the left side of the runway, and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
The METAR at the accident airport reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was calm, and the sky was clear.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Findings
Aircraft
Directional control - Not attained/maintained (Cause)
Personnel issues
Aircraft control - Pilot (Cause)
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing-landing roll
Abnormal runway contact
Loss of control on ground
Runway excursion (Defining event)
Landing gear collapse
Location: Redding, CA
Accident Number: GAA17CA558
Date & Time: 08/26/2017, 2015 PDT
Registration: N36KC
Aircraft: BELLANCA 14 19
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Runway excursion
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Personal
According to the pilot, the airplane's airspeed was fast during the landing, and the airplane veered to the left during the landing roll. The airplane exited the left side of the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
The METAR at the accident airport, about the time of the accident, reported that the wind was calm, and skies were clear.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 38, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: Lap Only
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 3 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/09/2014
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/01/2017
Flight Time: (Estimated) 157 hours (Total, all aircraft), 36 hours (Total, this make and model), 157 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Manufacturer: BELLANCA
Registration: N36KC
Model/Series: 14 19 3A
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 4304
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 05/01/2017, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3000 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 2343.2 Hours as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: Installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: IO-470-F
Registered Owner: On file
Rated Power: 260 hp
Operator: On file
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KRDD, 497 ft msl
Observation Time: 0253 UTC
Distance from Accident Site: 1 Nautical Miles
Direction from Accident Site: 335°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Temperature/Dew Point: 36°C / 3°C
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility: 10 Miles
Wind Speed/Gusts, Direction: Calm
Visibility (RVR):
Altimeter Setting: 29.86 inches Hg
Visibility (RVV):
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Redding, CA (KRDD)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Redding, CA (KRDD)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 1915 PST
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: REDDING MUNI (RDD)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 504 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 16
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 7003 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full Stop
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 40.508889, -122.293333 (est)
REDDING, Calif. - No one was injured when a personal aircraft had a suspected technical issue which caused it to go off the runway at the Redding Airport Saturday night.
According to Redding Fire Chief Gerry Gray, it is believed that the nose gear collapsed, causing the crash.
Two occupants were in the plane at the time of the incident, but both were reported as being uninjured.
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