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May 19, 1984 · Cessna 172 · N8323B
Elkton, MD
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 1984
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Elkton, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N8323B
Operator
Garrison Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC84FIG02
THE ACFT WAS FLOWN OVER THE FIELD AT LOW ALT IN AN ATTEMPT TO PICK UP AN AD BANNER. THE ACFT HAD DIVED IN A SHALLOW ANGLE FROM 300 FT TO PERFORM THE PICK-UP. THE BANNER WAS MISSED BY THE PLT WHO CLIMBED AWAY IN A STEEP ASCENT UNTIL HE ENTERED A HAMMERHEAD STALL TO THE LEFT. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, THE ACFT THEN ENTERED A VERTICAL DESCENT INTO A CORN FIELD.
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THE ACFT WAS FLOWN OVER THE FIELD AT LOW ALT IN AN ATTEMPT TO PICK UP AN AD BANNER. THE ACFT HAD DIVED IN A SHALLOW ANGLE FROM 300 FT TO PERFORM THE PICK-UP. THE BANNER WAS MISSED BY THE PLT WHO CLIMBED AWAY IN A STEEP ASCENT UNTIL HE ENTERED A HAMMERHEAD STALL TO THE LEFT. ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, THE ACFT THEN ENTERED A VERTICAL DESCENT INTO A CORN FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:05 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN8323B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGarrison Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-8F · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:05
Weather SourceWFAC