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BELLANCA 7GCAA crash near Glamis, California, United States

fatal2016-11-251 fatality
Summary

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.

Incident details
Date
2016-11-25
Location
Glamis, California, United States
Aircraft
BELLANCA 7GCAA
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
approach
Weather
VMC
32.9936, -115.0219
Quick stats
Severityfatal
Fatalities1
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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