1 fatal · BELLANCA 7GCAA · 2016-11-25 · Glamis, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR17FA029
Event ID
20161125X72838
Type
Accident
Date
2016-11-25
Location
Glamis, CA, USA
Coordinates
32.99361, -115.021942
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BELLANCA
Model
7GCAA
Registration
N88373
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a downwind landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around and subsequent landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequately controlled depression, which impaired his decision-making.