Fatal Bellanca 14-19-3A Collision with Terrain and Power Lines Near Boerne, Texas (N11RC)

Accident Overview and Flight History On October 27, 2013, at approximately 1740 central daylight time, a Bellanca 14-19-3A, registration N11RC, collided with power lines and trees near Boerne, Texas. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a subsequent fire. The flight originated from Elton Hensley Memorial Airport (KFTT) in Fulton, Missouri, at approximately 1230, and was en route to San Geronimo Airpark (8T8) in San Antonio, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The aircraft was registered to and operated by the pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Prior to the accident, the pilot had flown to Columbia, Missouri, to attend a University of Missouri football game with his wife. On the morning of the accident, he transported two passengers from Columbia to KFTT, where the aircraft was refueled before departing for 8T8.