Runway excursion Accident Bellanca 17-30A N14786, Wednesday 2 September 2009

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Date:	Wednesday 2 September 2009
Time:	07:15 LT
Type:	Bellanca 17-30A
Owner/operator:
Registration:	N14786
MSN:	74-30651
Total airframe hrs:	2163 hours
Engine model:	Continental IO 520 SERIES
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	La Grande, Oregon - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Madras, OR (S33)
Destination airport:	La Grande Airport, OR (LGD/KLGD)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that, during the approach to landing, he "â€¦flared too high" and the airplane landed hard, bounced, and "â€¦got away from me [him]." Despite his control inputs, the airplane exited the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the nosewheel landing gear and right main landing gear collapsed. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the right wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported no anomalies with the airplane's flight control systems prior to the accident.

Probable Cause: The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.

Accident investigation: