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January 29, 1994 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N57436
New Smyrna Bch, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 29, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
New Smyrna Bch, FL
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N57436
Operator
Air Repair
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA94LA062
The commercial pilot was observed by witnessess attempting a banner pickup. The airplane flew through the pickup poles too low, the pickup hook missed the pickup bridle, and the bridle wrapped around the tailwheel. The airplane pitched up about 40 degrees, an increase in engine power was heard just before the airplane stalled, rolled left, and collided with the terrain.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall) and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
On January 29, 1994, about 1402 eastern standard time, a Bellanca 7GCBC, N57436, registered to David M. Upson, leased to Air Repair, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 banner tow flight, crashed in the vicinity of New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The airplane was destroyed. The commercial pilot sustained a serious injury. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from the New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport about 2 minutes before the accident. Witnesses stated they observed the airplane attempt a banner pickup. The airplane flew through the pickup poles too low, the pickup hook missed the banner pickup bridle, and the bridle wrapped around the tailwheel. The airplane pitched up about 40 degrees, a power application was heard just before the airplane stalled, rolled left, and collided with the terrain.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:02 EST
Nearest AirportNew Smyrna Beach Muni (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN57436
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAir Repair
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320°
Visibility65 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC