# NTSB MKC82FCD07: Bellanca 8KCAB, N5035N, Fairfield, IA, April 26, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Final report
- Date: April 26, 1982, 17:45 local (23:45 UTC)
- Place: Fairfield, IA
- Coordinates: 41.000846, -91.960273 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.0008&lon=-91.9603&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Maneuvering](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 1 fatal
- Status: Completed, report April 26, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70655
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MKC82FCD07
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70655/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCD07

## Sequence of events

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

- In flight collision with terrain/water, maneuvering
  - weather condition - gusts (contributing factor)
  - low pass - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - aerobatics - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - clearance - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE INTENDED TO FLY DOWN THE RUNWAY TO HAVE A PHOTOGRAPHER TAKE PICTURES TO BE USED IN PUBLICITY FOR AIRSHOWS. AFTER SEVERAL PASSES (ONE INVERTED), THE PILOT LANDED TO TALK WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER. THE PHOTOGRAPHER STATED THEY AGREED THAT A SLOW ROLL PROVIDED THE MOST POSSIBILITIES FOR A GOOD PICTURE. THE PILOT TOOK OFF AND CIRCLED THE FIELD TO BEGIN THE PASS FROM THE SOUTH. REPORTEDLY, HE WAS TO START THE MANEUVER FROM ABOUT 100 FT. AFTER STARTING A SLOW ROLL, THE NOSE DROPPED, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLANE CRASHED. NO PREIMPACT MALFUNCTIONS OF FAILURES OF THE AIRCRAFT OR ENGINE WERE FOUND. THE WIND WAS REPORTED TO BE GUSTING TO 25 KTS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N5035N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5035N), registered now, S/N 470-79, built 1978 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 8KCAB
- Registry model: [Bellanca 8KCAB](https://openairdocs.org/model/bellanca-8kcab) (registry code 1220801) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming AEIO-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-aeio-320-series) (registry code 41500, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 470-79
- Airframe hours: 763
- Engines: LYCOMING AEIO-320-E2B 150 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Don E. French
- Registered owner: Don E. French
- Departed: FFL, FAIRFIELD, IA
- Destination: FFL, FAIRFIELD, IA
- Airport: FFL, Fairfield Municipal, runway 35, 4,000 × 0 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 61; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; flight hours: 2,803 total, 1,160 in this make and model, 2,803 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 10° at 17 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 154 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: OTM

## 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 19820426011529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820426011529A), Apr 26, 1982: Bbavia 8KCAB, Fairfield, IA, Substantial damage. Dragged wingtip on runway during slow roll. Wing folded, airplane crashed inverted on runway.

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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