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March 26, 1994 · Cessna 150L · N16233
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N16233
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA069
THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING A BANNER PICK-UP. THE TARGET BANNER BECAME ENTANGLED WITH ANOTHER BANNER ON THE SURFACE. THE WEIGHT AND DRAG OF THE TWO BANNERS TOGETHER EXCEEDED THE AIRPLANE'S AVAILABLE POWER. THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND IMPACTED THE WATER NEXT TO THE PICK-UP POINT.
NTSB Probable Cause
The improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations.
Full Narrative
On March 26, 1994, at about 1428 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150L, N16233 was substantially damaged following a collision with water during a banner tow operation near N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The commercial pilot received minor injuries in the accident. The aircraft was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 by Aero Signs, Incorporated of N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed for the local flight. According to witnesses, the pilot was attempting a banner pick-up. During the banner pick-up, the banner became entangled with another banner on the surface. The weight and drag created by both banners resulted in an inability to maintain altitude. The aircraft stalled, and impacted the water.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:28 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN16233
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:30
Weather SourceWFAC