On August 15, 1982, a Bellanca 7GCAA (registration N87108) operated by Warren Weinstein was involved in an aviation accident near Coltsneck, NJ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot missed a banner pick-up, executed an abrupt pull-up, and leveled at 350 feet. The engine lost power; during a turn to return, power was restored but recovery failed. Post-accident engine examination found no pre-impact malfunction.
Accident Sequence
The pilot attempted a banner pick-up but missed. Subsequently, the pilot pulled the aircraft up abruptly and leveled off at approximately 350 feet above ground level. Shortly after leveling, the aircraft's engine lost power. The pilot lowered the nose while in a right turn in an attempt to return to the airport. According to the pilot, engine power was restored while the aircraft was in a nose-down attitude, but recovery could not be accomplished prior to impact with terrain.
Examination and Findings
A post-accident examination of the engine was conducted. The examination revealed no evidence of any pre-accident malfunction that would have caused the loss of power. No further details about the engine or aircraft are available.