N5039KBELLANCA 8KCAB 1990-11-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELLANCA 8KCAB S/N: 491-79

Summary

On November 04, 1990, a Bellanca 8KCAB (N5039K) was involved in an accident near Buckland, MA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXECUTE AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER AT AN ALTITUDE SUFFICIENT TO CLEAR THE STAND OF TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5039K.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 4, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC91LA024
Location
BUCKLAND, MA
Event ID
20001212X24678
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXECUTE AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER AT AN ALTITUDE SUFFICIENT TO CLEAR THE STAND OF TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
491-79
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
8KCAB BL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
UNUSUAL ATTITUDES INC
Address
R213A RFD 1
Status
Deregistered
City
WILLIAMSBURG
State / Zip Code
MA 01096
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# NYC91LA024