On June 13, 1982, a Bellanca 8KCAB (registration N50352) operated by Lazy 8 Flying Club & Sch Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Mayfield, KY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft crashed while performing an aerobatic routine at an airshow after completing an 8-point roll and hammerhead maneuver, then entering a spin. The pilot had reported blackouts during aerobatics a month prior, but a pathological examination found no medical cause.
Accident Sequence
During an airshow, an aircraft was performing an aerobatic routine. Approximately seven minutes into an eight-minute act, the pilot executed an 8-point roll at an altitude of about 200 feet above ground level (AGL). Following the roll, the pilot pulled up into a hammerhead stall. After completing a hammerhead turn to the left, the aircraft entered a spin and subsequently crashed.
Pilot's Medical History
A friend reported that about one month before the accident, the pilot had complained of experiencing blackouts while flying aerobatic maneuvers. However, a pathological examination conducted after the accident revealed no medical problems that would have caused a blackout.