On October 6, 1986, a Bellanca 7KCAB (registration N8727V) was involved in an aviation accident near Yuma, AZ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A Bellanca 7KCAB lost control during landing roll on runway 16, veered right, ground looped after left pedal input, and exited the runway, damaging the gear and wing spar. No mechanical failures were reported.
Accident Overview
A Bellanca 7KCAB aircraft experienced a loss of control during the landing roll on runway 16. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that the aircraft veered to the right during the landing roll. In response, the student pilot applied left rudder pedal input. The aircraft then swung left and entered a ground loop.
Sequence of Events
During the ground loop, the aircraft exited the runway surface and dropped off the runway shoulder. This caused a gear strut to break. Subsequently, the right main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in damage to the right wing spar.
Mechanical Status
The CFI indicated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.