# NTSB CHI91LA280: Bellanca 7ECA, N5035J, Algonquin, IL, September 3, 1991

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: September 2, 1991, 19:00 local (Sep 3, 1991, 00:00 UTC)
- Place: Algonquin, IL
- Coordinates: 42.159317, -88.300659 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.1593&lon=-88.3007&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 31, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15174
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI91LA280
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15174/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA280

## Probable cause

INCAPACITATION OF THE PILOT DUE TO A HEART ATTACK.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Miscellaneous/other, takeoff - initial climb
  - incapacitation(cardiovascular), pilot in command (cause)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - crop
  - aircraft control - attempted, unqualified person
  - aircraft control - not possible, pilot in command
- Nose over, landing - roll

## Analysis

THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE, FLOWN BY A NON PILOT PASSENGER, COLLIDED WITH CROPS AND NOSED OVER DURING A LANDING ATTEMPT AT A PRIVATE LANDING STRIP.  THE FLIGHT ORIGINATED AT THE PRIVATE LANDING STRIP AND THE PASSENGER ASSUMED CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AFTER THE PILOT/OWNER BECAME UNCONSCIOUS AND SLUMPED OVER THE CONTROLS DURING INITIAL CLIMB.  THE PASSENGER MANEUVERED THE AIRPLANE BACK TO THE AIRSTRIP AND LANDED THE AIRPLANE ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRPLANE SWERVED OFF THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5035J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5035J), registered now, S/N 1285-79 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 7ECA
- Registry model: [Bellanca 7ECA](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-7eca) (registry code 1220460) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1285-79
- Engines: LYCOMING O-235 115 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Howard Redeker
- Airport: UNK, Unk

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 51; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 1,000 total

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 90° at 12 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: -0 °F, dew point -0 °F
- Observed at: DPA, 18 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19910902037369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910902037369A), Sep 2, 1991: Bbavia 7ECA, Algonquin, IL, Substantial damage. Pilot had heart attack on climbout. Non-rated pilot took control. Returned. Nosed over on landing .pilot later died

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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