Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI91DER08

ST. HILAIRE, MN, USA

Aircraft #1

N8714V

BELLANCA 8GCBC

Analysis

THE PILOT/AIRPLANE OWNER DEPARTED ON A LOCAL FLIGHT TO SURVEY HIS FARM PROPERTY. THE AIRPLANE DESCENDED INTO TERRAIN, IMPACTING IN A GRASSY FIELD ON THE PILOT'S PROPERTY. POST ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF PRE IMPACT MECHANICAL DIFFICULTY/MALFUNCTION.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE WHILE MANEUVERING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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