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August 23, 2017 · Bellanca 8GCBC NO Series · N181TM
Foley, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Foley, AL
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC NO Series (1974)
Tail Number
N181TM
Operator
Adroaldo Begrow
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA537
The pilot reported that, during banner towing operations, he was on approach to drop the banner and pulled the tow release, but the banner did not release. The banner hit the ground and broke away from the airplane, and the airplane nosed over. The release mechanism has three hooks, but they typically only use the No. 1 hook. Postaccident examination of the hook release mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have prevented the banner from being released. The pilot believed that the ground crew mistakenly set up the No. 3 hook to pick up and tow the banner instead of the No. 1 hook. Therefore, when he went to release the banner from the No.1 hook, there was nothing to release. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The ground crew’s incorrect hook up of the banner, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during banner towing operations, he was on approach to drop the banner. He pulled the tow release, but the banner did not release. The banner hit the ground, broke away from the airplane, and the airplane nosed over. The release mechanism has three hooks, but they typically only use the No. 1 hook. A postaccident examination of the hook release mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have prevented the banner from being released. The pilot believed that the ground crew mistakenly set-up hook No.3 to pick up and tow the banner instead of No. 1. Therefore, when he went to release the banner from hook No.1, there was nothing to release. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:55 CDT
Nearest AirportRESORT (0nm WNW)
Runway35
Runway Length2640 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8GCBC NO Series
Tail NumberN181TM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdroaldo Begrow
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC