Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX86LVM02

SAN JOSE, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N53893

BELLANCA 7ECA

Analysis

THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED TO THE LEFT AFTER LANDING. THE STUDENT PLT SAID HE ATTEMPTED WITH RUDDER AND AILERON TO REGAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BUT FAILED. AFTER ROLLING INTO THE GRASS THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THE PLT SAID HE SHOULD HAVE HELD THE STICK BACK TO ASSURE TAIL WHEEL STEERING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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