# NTSB Accident FTW98LA209
> **Bellanca 8GCBC** · 1998-05-02 · USAF ACADEMY, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98LA209
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10063
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-05-02
- **Location:** USAF ACADEMY, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.989303, -104.850448
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 8GCBC
- **Registration:** N5043N
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot exceeding the airplane's crosswind component, and his failure to maintain directional control.  Factors were the crosswind and gusts.

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