On October 31, 1987, a Bellanca 8KCAB (registration N41682) operated by Brd Trustees Vincennes Univ was involved in an aviation accident near Lawrenceville, IL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During an aerobatic display at a flight school's Dads Weekend, an aircraft entered a left spin at about 1,000 feet and did not fully recover before impacting the ground. The event was not sanctioned by the FAA.
Accident Summary
An aircraft performing aerobatic maneuvers entered a spin to the left and did not recover before striking the ground. The maneuver was part of a lunchtime airshow that was not sanctioned by the FAA but had become a tradition at the flight school during Dads Weekend.
Maneuver Details
The pilot announced that the planned spin would be the final maneuver before landing. The spin was initiated at approximately 1,000 feet above ground level (AGL). During the recovery attempt, the rotation stopped and the nose was being raised, but the aircraft contacted the ground before the recovery was completed.