Bellanca 8KCAB accident near New Smyrna Bch, FL
On May 2, 1997, a Bellanca 8KCAB (airplane) was involved in an accident near New Smyrna Bch, FL. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- May 2, 1997
- Place
- New Smyrna Bch, FL
- Aircraft
- Bellanca 8KCAB · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 29.020°N, 80.919°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001208X07969
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On May 2, 1997, about 1313 eastern daylight time, a Bellanca 8KCAB, N5057F, registered to a private owner, crashed into an open field near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the airline transport pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight originated about 1238 from Spruce Creek Airport, Daytona Beach, Florida. A friend of the pilot observed him in the front seat of the airplane and stated that the engine was started after two or three attempts then while the pilot was taxiing to the runway, the pilot waved to him. The weather conditions at the time were reported to be "CAVU", a term used to describe unlimited ceiling and visibility; everything appeared normal. A pilot-rated witness who was at his residence which was located 1.33 nautical miles due north of the crash site reported first hearing the engine which would run for 4-5 seconds then quit for 2-4 seconds then the cycle started again. The airplane at that time was just south of his house about 400-500 feet above ground level. The engine power interruption continued for about 4 minutes during which time while the engine was operating, the pilot would attempt to climb while circling. The circling continued while flying southbound and he reported occassionally losing sight of the airplane only to observe it climbing above the tree line. He estimated that during the flight the airspeed was 70-90 knots and while circling the bank angle was no mor
Probable cause
an in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
