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February 17, 1985 · Maule M-5-235C · N5636B
Hilton Head, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 1985
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Hilton Head, SC
Aircraft
Maule M-5-235C
Tail Number
N5636B
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL85LA100
ACFT STALLED & CRASHED FROM AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 300 FT. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE ACFT ENTERED A STEEP CLUMB ANGLE UPON LIFT OFF AND CLIMBED TO ABOUT 300 FT. THEN THE ACFT NOSED OVER & FELL TO THE GROUND.
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ACFT STALLED & CRASHED FROM AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 300 FT. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE ACFT ENTERED A STEEP CLUMB ANGLE UPON LIFT OFF AND CLIMBED TO ABOUT 300 FT. THEN THE ACFT NOSED OVER & FELL TO THE GROUND.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EST
Nearest AirportHilton Head (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMaule M-5-235C
Tail NumberN5636B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J1A5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 18 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC