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February 16, 1989 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N4126Y
Jackson, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 1989
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Jackson, GA
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N4126Y
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL89FA088
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DECISION TO PERFORM AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AT LOW ALTITUDE, AND COMPLACENCY ABOUT PERFORMING SUCH MANEUVERS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S DECISION TO PERFORM AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AT LOW ALTITUDE, AND COMPLACENCY ABOUT PERFORMING SUCH MANEUVERS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:55 EST
Nearest Airport1nm S
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN4126Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC