On September 23, 1993, a Bellanca 7GCBC (registration N53730) operated by Ned L. Bechtel was involved in an aviation accident near Wauseon, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing due to a crosswind condition, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported encountering a left crosswind during the flare and touchdown phase on runway 36. The aircraft's left wing lifted, prompting aileron correction that resulted in a sharp right turn.
The pilot reported that during the flare and touchdown phase on runway 36, he encountered a left crosswind. He stated that the left wing came up, and he corrected using the aileron, but the airplane turned 35 degrees to the right and exited into a bean field where it nosed over.
The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction.
The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing due to a crosswind condition, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway.