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April 29, 1992 · Bellanca 8GCBC · N87020
Sioux Falls, SD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sioux Falls, SD
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC
Tail Number
N87020
Operator
American Aerial Advertising
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI92LA138
THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFF AND LANDINGS IN THE TAIL WHEEL AIRCRAFT. ON LANDING THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE USED RIGHT RUDDER TO CORRECT, HOWEVER OVER CORRECTED AND THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED TO THE RIGHT. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE LEFT WING IMPACTED THE TERRAIN DURING THE GROUND LOOP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFF AND LANDINGS IN THE TAIL WHEEL AIRCRAFT. ON LANDING THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE USED RIGHT RUDDER TO CORRECT, HOWEVER OVER CORRECTED AND THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED TO THE RIGHT. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE LEFT WING IMPACTED THE TERRAIN DURING THE GROUND LOOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSITTIG (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8GCBC
Tail NumberN87020
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Aerial Advertising
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2E · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 28 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO