Casualties unknown

1993-10-30: Bellanca 8KCAB (N130KS) — Saratoga, AR

Saratoga, AR, US

On October 30, 1993, a Bellanca 8KCAB (registration N130KS) was involved in an aviation accident near Saratoga, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S PERFORMANCE OF AEROBATICS AT AN ALTITUDE WHERE IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Witnesses saw an airplane perform aerobatic maneuvers including a 90-degree bank at 100 feet, inverted flight, and a right turn before impacting trees and ground due to insufficient altitude for recovery.

Overview

An airplane conducting a series of aerobatic maneuvers was observed by witnesses before it impacted the ground and several trees. The incident occurred during a sequence that involved low-altitude flight and attempted recovery.

Witness Observations

According to witnesses, the airplane initially rolled into a 90-degree bank at an altitude of approximately 100 feet above the ground. The aircraft then rolled inverted while continuing its maneuver. Subsequently, the airplane rolled upright as it began to lose altitude. A right turn was initiated, during which the airplane cleared some trees in its path.

Accident Sequence

Despite the partial clearance of obstacles, the airplane did not have sufficient altitude to complete a full recovery from the maneuver. Consequently, it impacted the ground and several trees. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and other details were not reported in the source.

Conclusion

The sequence of events, as described by witnesses, culminated in an impact that prevented a safe recovery from the aerobatic maneuvers performed at low altitude.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13555. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.