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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Bbavia 8KCAB · Elkton, MD · August 15, 1996

Date: August 15, 1996 · 12:33 local
Place: Elkton, MD
Phase of flight: Descent
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N2535Z
NTSB investigation: NTSBIAD96FA136
Reported as: Bbavia 8KCAB
Reported engine: Lycoming AEIO360H1A
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 2
Pilot’s flight hours: 1,240 total

N2535ZRegistration cancelled Mar 24, 1997 · Bellanca 8KCABS/N 34177 Airframe modelBellanca 8KCAB

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What happened

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Observed low level buzzing and aerobatic over passengers business. Rolled just over trees. Inverted turn. Crashed.

As the FAA filed it

OBSERVED LOW LEVEL BUZZING AND AEROBATIC OVER PASSENGERS BUSINESS. ROLLED JUST OVER TREES. INVERTED TURN. CRASHED.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB IAD96FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportElkton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and control of the airplane while performing aerobatic maneuvers.Aug 15, 1996 · Destroyed

Other reports on N2535Z · 2

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19960815046789AFair Hill, MD(-16) Operator made low pass at local mfg plant. Struck trees resulting in 2 fatalities and destroying the aircraft.Aug 15, 1996 · Destroyed · 2 fatal Accident 19771002027739ADescent · Forsyth, MTFlying low up ystn riv,duck under pwr lines,hit water. Atmtd to land on sandbar,overshot.Oct 2, 1977 · Substantial damage