BELLANCA 8GCBC near Egg Harbor Township, NJ — 2011-08-02
- Date
- 2011-08-02
- Location
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
- Aircraft
- BELLANCA 8GCBC
- Registration
- N87020
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Fatalities
- 0
- Phase of flight
- Maneuvering
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering near the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
NTSB narrative
After the airplane’s fourth unsuccessful attempt to pick up a banner, a witness reported that the airplane was flying about 100 feet above ground level and the wings were "wobbling." The airplane then descended, and spun before it impacted the ground. The pilot stated that he did not have any recollection of the accident or the events prior to the accident. No preimpact anomalies were noted with the airframe or engine during a postaccident examination.
Analysis
- Primary failure mode
- Loss of control
- First missed decision gate
- Pilot could have aborted the fourth banner pickup attempt safely.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 10 docket documents
Docket documents10
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- FAA Statementinterview
- Pilot Statementsinterview
- Witness Statementsinterview
- Excerpt from Aircraft Maintenance Logother
- Fuel Farm Inspectionother
- Photo 1; Airplane where it came to rest (courtesy of the FAA)photos
- Photo 2; View of left side of wreckage (Courtesy of the FAA)photos
- Photo 3; Airplane engine (Courtesy of the FAA)photos
- Weather Reports and Recordsreport
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