N68560

Substantial
Serious

BELLANCA 8KCAB S/N: 47-72

Summary

On July 05, 1991, a Bellanca 8KCAB (N68560) was involved in an accident near Pomeroy, OH. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN AFTER THE PILOT BECAME INCAPACITATED DUE TO AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO BEE STINGS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOGNIZE THE SITUATION IN TIME TO MAKE THE RECOVERY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA172. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N68560.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 5, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA172
Location
POMEROY, OH
Event ID
20001212X17663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN AFTER THE PILOT BECAME INCAPACITATED DUE TO AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO BEE STINGS. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RECOGNIZE THE SITUATION IN TIME TO MAKE THE RECOVERY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
47-72
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
8KCAB BL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCHAMEL MARK T
Address
208 SPRING MEADOW CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
IN 47167-9430
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC91LA172