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September 11, 1994 · Bellanca 8GCBC · N53925

Panama City Bch, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Panama City Bch, FL
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC
Tail Number
N53925
Operator
Aerial Ads Inc of the Se
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA210

THE PILOT APPROACHED THE AIRPORT FROM THE SOUTH AND DROPPED A BANNER. HE THEN FLEW NORTHBOUND, REVERSED COURSE, AND SET UP AN APPROACH TO LAND TO THE SOUTH. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH HE REALIZED HE WAS TOO HIGH AND INITIATED A GO-AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR BECAME ENTANGLED WITH ANOTHER BANNER THAT WAS SET UP FOR A PICKUP. THE AIRPLANE NOSED DOWN, COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND, AND CAME TO REST INVERTED.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE BANNER.

Full Narrative

On September 11, 1994, about 1445 central daylight time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N53925, registered to Aerial Ads Inc. of the Southeast, crashed during a go-around at Panama City Beach Airport, Panama City Beach, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 banner tow flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated at Panama City Beach, Florida, on September 11, 1994, about 1300. The pilot stated he approached the airstrip, which runs north and south, from the south, and dropped a banner. He was scheduled to pick up another banner which was set up for a pickup to the north; however, this was canceled. He reversed direction and set up to land to the south. As he approached he realized he was too high, and he executed a go-around. During the go-around the right main landing gear became entangled with the banner that was set up for pickup. The aircraft nosed down and collided with the ground right wing first and then nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CDT
Nearest AirportPanama City Beach (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length950 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBellanca 8GCBC
Tail NumberN53925
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAerial Ads Inc of the Se
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 14 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 1300 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:46
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data