Casualties unknown

1983-01-14: Bellanca 8KCAB (N29757) — Sunriver, OR

Sunriver, OR, US

On January 14, 1983, a Bellanca 8KCAB (registration N29757) was involved in an aviation accident near Sunriver, OR. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

The aircraft departed the runway, entered a steep climb, reversed course, then rolled left and nosed down at about 200 feet AGL. The pilot had called on UNICOM about a low pass and discussed doing a roll. Toxicology showed a urine/alcohol level of 0.141%.

Accident Sequence

The aircraft departed the runway, initiating a steep climb. It then reversed course, flying back over the runway in the opposite direction. At approximately 200 feet above ground level, the aircraft rolled to the left and nosed down into the ground.

Pilot Communications

Before the event, the pilot announced on UNICOM that he intended to make a low pass over the runway. Additionally, he had discussed performing a roll over the airport with airport employees, who advised against it.

Toxicology

A toxicological report indicated the pilot's urine/alcohol level was 0.141%. No information was available to establish whether the pilot had any aerobatic training.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42090. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.