NONE · Bellanca 7GCBC · 2000-07-06 · WILDWOOD, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC00LA187
Event ID
20001212X21573
Type
Accident
Date
2000-07-06
Location
WILDWOOD, NJ, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bellanca
Model
7GCBC
Registration
N10989
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
an improper flare by the pilot which induced an overload failure on the left side landing gear bolts. Factors were the corrosion on the bolts, and the failure of the operator to change the u-bolt in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.