N2956ZBELLANCA 7ECA 1988-08-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELLANCA 7ECA S/N: 1245-78

Summary

On August 03, 1988, a Bellanca 7ECA (N2956Z) was involved in an accident near Flushing, MI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT'S PHYSICAL INCAPACITATION DUE TO A CORONARY SEIZURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, AND A STALL/SPIN INTO THE GROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI88FA188. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2956Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 3, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88FA188
Location
FLUSHING, MI
Event ID
20001213X26485
Coordinates
43.060688, -83.839714
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S PHYSICAL INCAPACITATION DUE TO A CORONARY SEIZURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, AND A STALL/SPIN INTO THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
1245-78
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
7ECA B47A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AM FLITE INC
Address
736 W REICHMUTH RD
City
VALLEY
State / Zip Code
NE 68064-9201
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# CHI88FA188