N4155YBELLANCA 7GCBC 1991-10-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

BELLANCA 7GCBC S/N: 957-77

Summary

On October 08, 1991, a Bellanca 7GCBC (N4155Y) was involved in an accident near Key West, FL. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE THAT WAS TOO LOW FOR RECOVERY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO JETTISON THE BANNER WHEN THE STALL WAS ENCOUNTERED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA92FA008. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4155Y.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 8, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA92FA008
Location
KEY WEST, FL
Event ID
20001212X18340
Coordinates
24.549863, -81.780807
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE THAT WAS TOO LOW FOR RECOVERY. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO JETTISON THE BANNER WHEN THE STALL WAS ENCOUNTERED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
957-77
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
7GCBC B47A
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KANE FURNITURE CO INC
Address
4815 W COLONIAL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 32808
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# MIA92FA008