On May 2, 1984, a Cessna A152 (registration N8135L) operated by Pennsylvania Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Bethlehem, PA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft performing aerobatics at low altitude entered a spin after a hammerhead stall and crashed. The pilot had no record of aerobatic instruction and very low time in type.
Accident Details
An aircraft crashed while spinning from low altitude after being observed by witnesses performing aerobatic maneuvers. According to witness accounts, the aircraft was conducting aerobatics at low altitude. During the top of a loop or vertical climb, the aircraft executed a hammerhead stall under power and subsequently entered a spin.
Witness Observations
One witness reported that the pilot appeared to be attempting to recover from the spin, but the aircraft restalled and struck the ground. The accident site and wreckage were consistent with a low-energy impact following a spin.
Pilot Information
Investigation revealed that there was no record of aerobatic instruction for the pilot. Additionally, the pilot's time in the accident aircraft type was very low.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 May 1984 Cessna A152 accident near Bethlehem, PA?
An aircraft performing aerobatics at low altitude entered a spin after a hammerhead stall and crashed. The pilot had no record of aerobatic instruction and very low time in type.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 May 1984 involved a Cessna A152, registration N8135L, operated by Pennsylvania Aviation, Inc., at Bethlehem, PA.
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