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May 25, 1999 · Grumman G-164A · N711ZY

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Grumman G-164A
Tail Number
N711ZY
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA99LA160

The pilot stated her first banner tow pick-up was unsuccessful, and received clearance from the tower for a second attempt. On the second attempt the banner became entangled around the left main landing gear. She made a go-around and landed on runway 25. The banner became entangled around a landing light, and the airplane nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilots misjudgment of altitude during an attempted banner tow pick-up. This resulted in the banner becoming entangled around the main landing gear. The pilot made a go-around. On landing rollout the banner became entangled around a runway light, and the airplane nosed over inverted.

Full Narrative

On May 25, 1999, at about 1116 eastern daylight time, a Grumman G-164A, N711ZY, registered to Rosie O'Gradys Aviation Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 banner tow flight crashed on landing at Orlando Executive Airport, Orlando, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The airline transport pilot reported no injuries. The flight originated from the Orlando Executive Airport about 11 minutes before the accident. The pilot stated she departed from runway 25 and remained in left closed traffic in preparation for a banner pick-up adjacent to runway 25. The first attempt was unsuccessful and she received clearance for a second attempt. During the second attempt the banner became entangled on the left main landing gear. She remained in left closed traffic and landed on runway 25. The banner drifted left, became lodged around a runway light, and the airplane nosed over inverted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:16 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Executive Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGrumman G-164A
Tail NumberN711ZY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-1340-AN1 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:22
Weather SourceWFAC

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