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June 6, 2010 · Piper PA-18-135 · N2150A
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-135
Tail Number
N2150A
Operator
Barnstormer Flite Signs
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA300
The pilot stated that due to a spacing request from air traffic control, he elected to perform a 360-degree turn while on final approach to landing. He initiated a climbing right turn, but the airplane “wouldn’t come out of the bank and…entered a stalled spin.” The airplane collided with terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact failures or malfunctions of the airplane's controls or engine, and examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical anomalies.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that due to a spacing request from air traffic control, he elected to perform a 360-degree turn while on final approach to landing. He initiated a climbing right turn, but the airplane “wouldn’t come out of the bank and…entered a stalled spin.” The airplane collided with terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact failures or malfunctions of the airplane controls or engine, and examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EDT
Nearest AirportGrand Strand Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5997 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-135
Tail NumberN2150A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBarnstormer Flite Signs
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 12 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC