Casualties unknown

2001-02-15: Bellanca 7ECA (N53893) — San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA, US

On February 15, 2001, a Bellanca 7ECA (registration N53893) was involved in an aviation accident near San Jose, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the conventional-gear airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a practice landing at an airport, the pilot failed to maintain directional control of a conventional-gear airplane in a crosswind, causing it to veer off Runway 31R and collide with the airport's anemometer.

Incident Overview

The pilot was conducting a flight to practice takeoffs and landings in the airport's traffic pattern. During the landing roll, the airplane veered off the runway and collided with obstacles.

Sequence of Events

According to the investigation, no problems with the airplane were noted during taxi out, takeoff, or final approach. On final approach, the pilot observed a left crosswind and entered a slip to compensate for the airplane's drift. However, the pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the conventional-gear airplane. Subsequently, the airplane veered off Runway 31R and impacted the airport's anemometer.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the incident (1117), the wind at the airport was reported as coming from 230 degrees at 7 knots.

Probable Cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the conventional-gear airplane.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010227X00515. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.