No fatalities

BELLANCA 7GCBC accident at Bonilla, SD, 10 Oct 2025

Bonilla, SD, United States

On October 10, 2025, a BELLANCA 7GCBC was involved in an aviation accident near Bonilla, SD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing. 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 inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDecision related to conditionEffect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 2025 BELLANCA 7GCBC accident near Bonilla, SD?

The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Oct 2025 BELLANCA 7GCBC accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 2025 involved a BELLANCA 7GCBC, at Bonilla, SD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.