Final
1 minor
Oct 4, 2025
N289PS accident at Reedville, VA
Bellanca 7GCBC — Medical event at VA99 (Reedville, VA)
DateOct 4, 2025
Tail numberN289PS
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC · Bellanca Citabria Explorer · CH7B
LocationVA99 — Reedville, VA
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA26LA005
Probable cause
The pilot’s sudden incapacitation by an episode of abnormal heartbeat due to heart disease during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
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