# NTSB CHI92LA138: Bellanca 8GCBC, N87020, Sioux Falls, SD, April 29, 1992

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: April 29, 1992, 10:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: Sioux Falls, SD
- Coordinates: 43.509307, -96.840606 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=43.5093&lon=-96.8406&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report July 23, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 15436
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI92LA138
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/15436/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA138

## Probable cause

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - directional control - not maintained, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - ground loop/swerve - encountered, pilot in command
- Main gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - landing gear,main gear - overload

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING TAKEOFF AND LANDINGS IN THE TAIL WHEEL AIRCRAFT. ON LANDING THE AIRCRAFT DRIFTED TO THE LEFT.  THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE USED RIGHT RUDDER TO CORRECT, HOWEVER OVER CORRECTED AND THE AIRPLANE GROUNDLOOPED TO THE RIGHT.  THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE LEFT WING IMPACTED THE TERRAIN DURING THE GROUND LOOP.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N87020](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N87020-2017-10-06), registration cancelled 2017-10-06, S/N 52-74, built 1974 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 8GCBC
- Registry model: [Bellanca 8GCBC](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8gcbc) (registry code 1220803) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 52-74
- Airframe hours: 5635
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-C2E 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: American Aerial Advertising
- Registered owner: American Aerial Advertising
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 27, 1992, 2 hours before
- Airport: SD96, Sittig, runway 17, 3,100 × 50 ft, grass/turf

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 29; airline transport, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 5,180 total, 5 in this make and model, 4,990 as pilot in command, 100 in the last 90 days, 40 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 68 °F, dew point 28 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg

## 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 19920429015659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920429015659A), Apr 29, 1992: Bbavia 8GCBC, Sioux Falls, SD, Substantial damage. Lost control and ground looped on landing. Overstress caused left main gear to fold under aircraft.

## Other investigations on N87020 (3)

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.

- [NTSB ERA11LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA437), Aug 2, 2011: Bellanca 8GCBC (N87020), Egg Harbor Township, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering near the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA358), Jun 20, 2011: Bellanca 8GCBC (N87020), Linwood, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX86LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA358), Oct 1, 1986: Bellanca 8GCBC (N87020), Chino, CA, substantial damage

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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