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May 23, 1992 · Cessna 150E · N6209R
N.Myrtle Beach, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
N.Myrtle Beach, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 150E
Tail Number
N6209R
Operator
Aerial Sign Company of Sc
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL92LA105
THE BANNER TOW AIRPLANE WAS FLYING 400 FEET FROM THE SHORE LINE AT 400 FEET AGL WHEN AN UNIDENTIFIED PIPER CUB PASSED WITHIN 100 FEET OF THE RIGHT WING. THE PIPER TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF THE BANNER TOW AIRCRAFT AND THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE BANNER TOW AIRPLANE CRASHED OFF SHORE INTO THE WATER. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED WITH THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY OF THE PIPER CUB'S PILOT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE'S PILOT TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH.
Full Narrative
THE BANNER TOW AIRPLANE WAS FLYING 400 FEET FROM THE SHORE LINE AT 400 FEET AGL WHEN AN UNIDENTIFIED PIPER CUB PASSED WITHIN 100 FEET OF THE RIGHT WING. THE PIPER TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF THE BANNER TOW AIRCRAFT AND THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE BANNER TOW AIRPLANE CRASHED OFF SHORE INTO THE WATER. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED WITH THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150E
Tail NumberN6209R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAerial Sign Company of Sc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:22
Weather SourceWFAC