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BELLANCA 17-30A crash near Carson City, Nevada, United States

serious2017-03-01
Summary

A total loss of engine power due to internal corrosion of the fuel manifold valve. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Incident details
Date
2017-03-01
Location
Carson City, Nevada, United States
Aircraft
BELLANCA 17-30A
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Probable cause
Under investigation
Weather
VMC
39.1922, -119.7328
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceNTSB CAROL
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