Final None Oct 10, 2025

N53853 accident at Bonilla, SD

Bellanca 7GCBC — Hard landing at NA (Bonilla, SD)

DateOct 10, 2025
Tail numberN53853
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC · Bellanca Citabria Explorer · CH7B
LocationNA — Bonilla, SD
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN26LA019

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.

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