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Accident: Bellanca 7ECA

Sep 4, 2016 · Moss Hill, TX

NTSB numberCEN16FA346Event id20160903X32500

2
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control attempting to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the low-level maneuver which significantly reduced any margin for error.

NTSB docket CEN16FA346

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Bellanca 7ECA
Registration
N787MW
Year built
1976
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Maneuvering-low-alt flying Loss of control in flight

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