# NTSB DEN87LA034: Bellanca 8GCBC, N1068E, Ovid, CO, December 25, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: December 25, 1986, 12:00 local (19:00 UTC)
- Place: Ovid, CO
- Coordinates: 40.869731, -102.389411 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=40.8697&lon=-102.3894&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report March 10, 1988
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 17160
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN87LA034
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/17160/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA034

## Analysis

THE PLT SAW SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON CLIMB TO CRUISE. HE MADE A FORCED LANDING AFTER CIRLING THE FIELD. DURING LANDING ROLL, THE PLT APPLIED EXCESSIVE BRAKING AND THE ACFT NOSED OVER. THERE WAS A POST ACCIDENT FIRE.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, climb - to cruise
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Forced landing, maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
  - terrain condition - none suitable
- Nose over, landing - roll
  - brakes(normal) - improper use of, pilot in command (cause)

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1068E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1068E), registered now, S/N 253-77 (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: 253-77
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-C1E 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Fire: On-Ground
- Flight: Business, Part 91
- Registered owner: Louis I. Deterding
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, December 21, 1985
- Departed: CNP, CHAPPELL, NE

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 27; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: front; flight hours: 2,630 total, 100 in this make and model, 2,600 as pilot in command, 100 in the last 90 days, 4 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 280° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 20 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 34 °F, dew point 21 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: AKO, 68 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 19861225071559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861225071559A), Dec 25, 1986: Bbavia 8GCBC, Ovid, CO, Substantial damage. The aircrft nosed over during a precautionary landing. Pilot applied excessive braking. Engine compartment smoking

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

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