Casualties unknown

1993-07-29: Bellanca 8KCAB (N5035K) — Elk Springs, CO

Elk Springs, CO, US

On July 29, 1993, a Bellanca 8KCAB (registration N5035K) was involved in an aviation accident near Elk Springs, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PERFORMANCE OF A STALL/SPIN AT AN ALTITUDE INADEQUATE FOR RECOVERY AND LEVEL OFF. 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

A light aircraft entered a right spin during a turning maneuver approximately 1,000 feet above ground level. Both occupants were commercial pilots, though it was unclear who was controlling the aircraft at the time of the incident.

What happened

The flight involved a turning maneuver that progressed into inverted flight conditions. Approximately 1,000 feet above ground level, the airplane entered a right spin. As the aircraft descended toward the terrain, the altitude dropped to about 100 feet above the ground. At this lower altitude, the turns within the spin began to decrease in intensity.

The investigation

Investigation details regarding mechanical examination were not provided in the source material. However, it was noted that both occupants held commercial pilot certificates. The owner of the aircraft, who was seated in the rear seat, possessed an acrobatic endorsement. It could not be determined which of the two pilots was actively flying the airplane at the time the incident occurred.

Findings

The primary factor involved was the progression of a turning maneuver into inverted flight and subsequent spin entry. The presence of an acrobatic endorsement on the rear-seat occupant suggests potential involvement in aerobatic operations, though the specific role of each pilot during the event remained undetermined.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12885. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.