# NTSB Accident GAA16CA284
> **BELLANCA 7GCBC** · 2016-06-05 · Ferndale, MT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA16CA284
- **Event ID:** 20160607X44444
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-06-05
- **Location:** Ferndale, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.060554, -114.001113
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELLANCA
- **Model:** 7GCBC
- **Registration:** N8777
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff resulting in a decision to rotate early, and a collision with a hangar and subsequent fire.

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