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July 12, 1983 · Cessna 305A · N5172G
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 305A
Tail Number
N5172G
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL83LA273
THE ACFT STALLED INTO AN INLAND WATERWAY SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FOR A BANNER TOWING FLT. THE PILOT REPORTED HE HAD JUST REFUELED AND MADE A TAKEOFF. HE WAS ON THE CROSSWIND LEG OF THE TRAFFIC PATTERN WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. HE STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AND A SEVERE DOWNDRAFT WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLIMB EVEN AT FULL POWER. HOWEVER A WITNESS STATED THAT THE ACFT JUST MADE A LOW PASS OVER A SIGN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF RWY 23. AFTER THE LOW PASS THE ACFT MADE A SHARP TURN AT 50 TO 75 FT AGL AND STALLED INTO THE WATER. WINDS WERE REPORTED 7-11 KTS BETWEEN 1750 AND 1858 HRS.NO GUSTS OR TURBULENCE WERE NOTED ON THE WEATHER REPORTS.
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THE ACFT STALLED INTO AN INLAND WATERWAY SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FOR A BANNER TOWING FLT. THE PILOT REPORTED HE HAD JUST REFUELED AND MADE A TAKEOFF. HE WAS ON THE CROSSWIND LEG OF THE TRAFFIC PATTERN WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. HE STATED THAT HE ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE AND A SEVERE DOWNDRAFT WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CLIMB EVEN AT FULL POWER. HOWEVER A WITNESS STATED THAT THE ACFT JUST MADE A LOW PASS OVER A SIGN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF RWY 23. AFTER THE LOW PASS THE ACFT MADE A SHARP TURN AT 50 TO 75 FT AGL AND STALLED INTO THE WATER. WINDS WERE REPORTED 7-11 KTS BETWEEN 1750 AND 1858 HRS.NO GUSTS OR TURBULENCE WERE NOTED ON THE WEATHER REPORTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:29 EDT
Nearest Airport1nm W
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305A
Tail NumberN5172G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 213
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:58
Weather SourceWFAC