Summary
On September 11, 1994, a Bellanca 8GCBC (N53925) was involved in an accident near Panama City Bch, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE BANNER.
On September 11, 1994, about 1445 central daylight time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N53925, registered to Aerial Ads Inc. of the Southeast, crashed during a go-around at Panama City Beach Airport, Panama City Beach, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 banner tow flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated at Panama City Beach, Florida, on September 11, 1994, about 1300.
The pilot stated he approached the airstrip, which runs north and south, from the south, and dropped a banner. He was scheduled to pick up another banner which was set up for a pickup to the north; however, this was canceled.
This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA94LA210. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53925.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE BANNER.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On September 11, 1994, about 1445 central daylight time, a Bellanca 8GCBC, N53925, registered to Aerial Ads Inc. of the Southeast, crashed during a go-around at Panama City Beach Airport, Panama City Beach, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 banner tow flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the commercial-rated pilot received minor injuries. The flight originated at Panama City Beach, Florida, on September 11, 1994, about 1300.
The pilot stated he approached the airstrip, which runs north and south, from the south, and dropped a banner. He was scheduled to pick up another banner which was set up for a pickup to the north; however, this was canceled. He reversed direction and set up to land to the south. As he approached he realized he was too high, and he executed a go-around. During the go-around the right main landing gear became entangled with the banner that was set up for pickup. The aircraft nosed down and collided with the ground right wing first and then nosed over.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA94LA210