# NTSB Accident NYC00LA187
> **Bellanca 7GCBC** · 2000-07-06 · WILDWOOD, NJ, USA · NONE
## 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.

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