N50702BELLANCA 8KCAB 1988-09-20 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BELLANCA 8KCAB S/N: 616-80

Summary

On September 20, 1988, a Bellanca 8KCAB (N50702) was involved in an accident near Oswego, IL. 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: INADEQUATE DESIGN INTHE MANUFACTURE OF THE PILOT'S SEAT WHICH FAILED DURING INTENTIONAL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS FOR WHICH THE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING THE SEAT WERE INTENDED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI88FA240. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50702.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 20, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88FA240
Location
OSWEGO, IL
Event ID
20001213X26785
Coordinates
41.689548, -88.329040
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE DESIGN INTHE MANUFACTURE OF THE PILOT'S SEAT WHICH FAILED DURING INTENTIONAL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS FOR WHICH THE AIRCRAFT INCLUDING THE SEAT WERE INTENDED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
616-80
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
8KCAB BL8
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LEWIS RICHARD A
Address
8025 WOODGLEN RD APT 509
Status
Deregistered
City
DOWNERS GROVE
State / Zip Code
IL 60516
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# CHI88FA240