On October 6, 1983, a Bellanca 7KCAB (registration N88314) was involved in an aviation accident near Fremont, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft ground looped during landing after an aerial glider tow. The pilot reported performing 23 tows that day, experiencing fatigue and a 'mind void', and touching down in a slip.
Incident
During the landing sequence following an aerial glider tow, the aircraft ground looped. The ground loop occurred after the aircraft touched down.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that he had completed 23 glider tows that day and believed he may have become fatigued. He was accustomed to making a low-level turn to a short final approach from a base leg at 100 feet above ground level (AGL). On this occasion, his airspeed was slower than usual. The pilot stated that he experienced a 'mind void'. He said that when he touched down, the aircraft was in a slip and landed on the left main wheel. Subsequently, the landing gear failed, and the aircraft ground looped.
Outcome
The aircraft ground looped after the gear failure. No other details were provided in the report.