Casualties unknown

1987-10-25: Bellanca 7KCAB (N8645V) — Lou Fields Flight — Red Bluff, CA

Red Bluff, CA, US

On October 25, 1987, a Bellanca 7KCAB (registration N8645V) operated by Lou Fields Flight was involved in an aviation accident near Red Bluff, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot who landed without approval on a private airstrip was asked to move the aircraft. During departure, he performed a wingover and buzzed the runway, then attempted a barrel roll that ended in a collision with the ground.

Incident Overview

A pilot who had landed without prior approval on a private airstrip was requested to relocate the aircraft. During the subsequent takeoff climb, the pilot executed a left wingover maneuver, reversed course, and performed a low-altitude pass over the runway at an estimated elevation of 30 to 40 feet.

Sequence of Events

As the aircraft approached personnel situated near the runway, the pilot initiated a barrel roll. The aircraft was nearing the completion of the roll when it struck the ground.

Investigation Details

The investigation into the incident has focused on the pilot's unauthorized landing and the subsequent aerobatic maneuvers conducted at low altitude. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator have been released. The circumstances of the collision are under review.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32351. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.