American Champion (Acac) 8GCBC N139SG

Summary

On 22 June 2007 at about 16:36 local time, a American Champion (Acac) 8GCBC registered N139SG, operated by Rosie O'Grady's Aerial Advertising Co., was involved in an accident near Sanford, Florida, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

22 June 2007 at 16:36

Classification

Accident

Location

Sanford, Florida, United States

Nearest airport

Sanford International Airport (SFB)

Coordinates

28.7775, -81.2372

Aircraft

American Champion (Acac) 8GCBC

Registration

N139SG

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Rosie O'Grady's Aerial Advertising Co.

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Banner Tow

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Sanford → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC07LA147

1 person died.

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his excessive pitch attitude while maneuvering.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

During a banner-towing flight, witnesses observed the airplane make a low pass, as if picking up a banner; however, the airplane did not pick up the banner. The airplane then climbed at an excessive pitch, until it banked to the left and impacted the ground. Examination of the airplane and engine revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies. The most recent annual inspection was completed 2 months prior to the accident, with no anomalies noted. The pilot reported approximately 5,900 total hours of flight experience, 21 of which were in the accident airplane.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.