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BELLANCA 17-30A accident at Baltimore, MD, 3 Sept 2023

Baltimore, MD, United States

On September 3, 2023, a BELLANCA 17-30A operated by ANDERSON CHERCIAL was involved in an aviation accident near Baltimore, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway light. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway light.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Sept 2023 BELLANCA 17-30A accident near Baltimore, MD?

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway light.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Sept 2023 BELLANCA 17-30A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Sept 2023 involved a BELLANCA 17-30A, operated by ANDERSON CHERCIAL, at Baltimore, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a taxiway light.

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