# NTSB Accident MIA99LA040
> **Bellanca 17-30** · 1998-12-02 · STAR, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA99LA040
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11598
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-12-02
- **Location:** STAR, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.400844, -79.779762
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Bellanca
- **Model:** 17-30
- **Registration:** N4789V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to use proper short-field landing procedure, resulting in an extended flare and touchdown by the nose wheel and right main wheel simultaneously, and the subsequent loss of directional control  and collision with trees.

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