Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing, as the nosewheel touched down, the airplane "hopped a bit" and began to veer left. He applied right rudder and brakes to no avail. He released the rudder and brakes, and the airplane exited the left side of the runway and impacted a raised taxiway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA366 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 24, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Burnet, Texas
- Nearest airport
- Burnet Muni Kate Craddock Fiel (BMQ)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Bellanca 1730
- N-number
- N575JH
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1975
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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.