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March 17, 1984 · Bellanca 8KCAB · N5502V
Kiefer, OK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 1984
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Kiefer, OK
Aircraft
Bellanca 8KCAB
Tail Number
N5502V
Operator
Riverside Aero
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW84FA171
THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED AS IT SPUN INTO THE GROUND AFTER HAVING BEEN OBSERVED DOING AEROBATICS BETWEEN 800 AND 1500 AGL. THE MANEUVERS INCLUDED BARREL ROLLS AND HAMMERHEAD STALLS. THE LAST MANEUVER ENDED IN A SPIN THAT WAS SAID TO LAST ABOUT5 TURNS BEFORE IMPACT. THE ACFT IMPACTED IN A NOSE LOW RIGHT WING LEADING ATTITUDE. A CALCULATON OF THE ACFT WT & BALANCE SHOWED THAT THE CG WAS AT THE AFT EDGE OF THE ALLOWABLE ENVELOPE FOR AEROBATICS. THE PLT WHO FLEW THE ACFT AN HOUR BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FLT DID NOT REVEAL ANY DEFICIENCIES. POSITIVE CONTROL IS NECESSARY FOR SPIN RECOVERY IN THIS ACFT AS OPPOSSED TO THE C-150/152 WHICH THE PLT WAS EXPERIENCED IN.
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THE ACFT WAS DESTROYED AS IT SPUN INTO THE GROUND AFTER HAVING BEEN OBSERVED DOING AEROBATICS BETWEEN 800 AND 1500 AGL. THE MANEUVERS INCLUDED BARREL ROLLS AND HAMMERHEAD STALLS. THE LAST MANEUVER ENDED IN A SPIN THAT WAS SAID TO LAST ABOUT5 TURNS BEFORE IMPACT. THE ACFT IMPACTED IN A NOSE LOW RIGHT WING LEADING ATTITUDE. A CALCULATON OF THE ACFT WT & BALANCE SHOWED THAT THE CG WAS AT THE AFT EDGE OF THE ALLOWABLE ENVELOPE FOR AEROBATICS. THE PLT WHO FLEW THE ACFT AN HOUR BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FLT DID NOT REVEAL ANY DEFICIENCIES. POSITIVE CONTROL IS NECESSARY FOR SPIN RECOVERY IN THIS ACFT AS OPPOSSED TO THE C-150/152 WHICH THE PLT WAS EXPERIENCED IN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:19 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8KCAB
Tail NumberN5502V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorRiverside Aero
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-320-E2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:52
Weather SourceWFAC