Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted aborted landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane touched down and bounced. He aborted the landing, but the airplane did not climb although the engine was operating at full power. The airplane veered to the right and became momentarily airborne as it exited the runway. The airplane struck the ground hard and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the empennage.
The METAR at the time of the accident reported that the wind was calm and that skies were clear. The temperature was 99°F, and the altimeter setting was 30.12 inches of mercury.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA17CA515 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 2, 2017
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Winnemucca, Nevada
- Nearest airport
- Winnemucca Muni (WMC)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Bellanca 7KCAB
- N-number
- N1701H
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1974
- 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.