# NTSB LAX89LA024: Bellanca 8GCBC, N5504S, Phoenix, AZ, October 23, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: October 22, 1988, 17:00 local (Oct 23, 1988, 00:00 UTC)
- Place: Phoenix, AZ
- Coordinates: 33.430007, -112.010261 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.4300&lon=-112.0103&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report November 28, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 26277
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX89LA024
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/26277/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA024

## Sequence of events

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

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, landing - roll
  - landing gear,tire - separation (cause)
- Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll
  - directional control - not maintained
  - ground loop/swerve - uncontrolled
- Main gear collapsed, landing
  - landing gear,main gear - overload

## Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE PILOT APPLIED HARD LEFT RUDDER FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN THE LEFT MAIN TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE LEFT GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE CAME TO REST PARTLY OFF THE RUNWAY.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5504S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5504S), registered now, S/N 277-78, built 1978 (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: 277-78
- Airframe hours: 584
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Johnson, Kenneth A.
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, August 27, 1988, 14 hours before
- Airport: DVT, Phoenix Deer Valley, runway 7, 8,200 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 48; flight instructor, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: front; flight hours: 1,900 total, 45 in this make and model, 1,500 as pilot in command, 20 in the last 90 days, 20 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 35 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 86 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: DVT

## 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 19881022047739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881022047739A), Oct 22, 1988: Bbavia 8GCBC, Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Lost control on landing roll. Damage indicates a severe side load pulled tire off rim and collapsed left main gear.

## Other investigations on N5504S (1)

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 LAX88LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA164), Apr 17, 1988: Bellanca 8GCBC (N5504S), Florence, AZ, 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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