Probable cause
The failure of the nosewheel steering pushrod, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control and runway excursion.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that after touchdown, the airplane suddenly veered off the left side of the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane struck the precision approach path indicator light system, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that a rod end bearing on the nosewheel steering pushrod failed. As a result, the pilot was unable to operate the nosewheel steering.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12LA147 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 2, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Nearest airport
- Charles B. Wheeler Downtown (MKC)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Bellanca 17-30
- N-number
- N6564V
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.