No fatalities

BELLANCA 8KCAB accident at ARGYLE, NY, 17 Jun 2021

ARGYLE, NY, United States

On June 17, 2021, a BELLANCA 8KCAB was involved in an aviation accident near ARGYLE, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotCapability exceeded

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jun 2021 BELLANCA 8KCAB accident near ARGYLE, NY?

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jun 2021 BELLANCA 8KCAB accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jun 2021 involved a BELLANCA 8KCAB, at ARGYLE, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.