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May 20, 1993 · Bellanca GC-BC · N2590Z
Panama City, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Panama City, FL
Aircraft
Bellanca GC-BC
Tail Number
N2590Z
Operator
Roberts and Buchannon
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL93LA094
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING A DOWNWIND LANDING AT THE 975 FOOT LONG SOD STRIP. HE STATED THAT HE WAS FAST ON THE APPROACH, AND AFTER APPLYING HEAVY BRAKING TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT, IT NOSED OVER INVERTED
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND HIS POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO ATTEMPT A DOWNWIND LANDING AT THE 975 FOOT AIRFIELD. A FACTOR WAS THE TAIL WIND CONDITION WHICH EXISTED AT THE AIRFIELD AT THE TIME
Full Narrative
On May 20, 1993, at about 1100 central daylight time, a Belanca GC-BC, N2590Z, was substantially damaged following a collision with terrain, during landing at a private, sod airfield in Panama City, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured in the accident. The aircraft was owned and being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by Roberts and Buchannon, Inc. of Panama City, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local banner tow flight. The pilot stated that he was attempting a downwind landing at the 900 foot sod airfield. He stated that he was fast on the approach, and after applying heavy braking to stop the aircraft, it nosed over inverted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CDT
Nearest AirportBuchanan Stolport (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length975 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca GC-BC
Tail NumberN2590Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoberts and Buchannon
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C-2E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 10 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:46
Weather SourceWFAC