Casualties unknown

2005-04-25: Bellanca 8GCBC (N53954) — Pensacola, FL

Pensacola, FL, US

On April 25, 2005, a Bellanca 8GCBC (registration N53954) was involved in an aviation accident near Pensacola, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive braking after a fast, long landing caused the aircraft to nose over. 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 fast landing resulting in a long landing and excessive braking caused the aircraft to nose over after a bounce and two-point touchdown.

Accident Summary

According to an NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, the aircraft was fast on landing, which resulted in a long landing. As the end of the runway approached, the pilot applied excessive braking, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Witness Observations

A pilot-rated witness on the airport reported observing the aircraft make a high, overshooting turn to final. Subsequently, the aircraft was seen making S-turns, followed by an aggressive side-slip maneuver to lose excess altitude. The aircraft then leveled out and floated past the witness's position, which was located at the midfield point.

Sequence of Events

The aircraft touched down, bounced, and traveled another 200 to 300 feet before touching down again in a two-point landing. After rolling approximately 100 feet, the tail began to rise, and the propeller contacted the ground.

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive braking after a fast, long landing caused the aircraft to nose over.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050513X00610. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.