N523MHHOPKINS, R. AND M. PROTECH PT-2 1992-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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HOPKINS, R. AND M. PROTECH PT-2 S/N: PT 1093

Summary

On May 31, 1992, a Hopkins, R. And M. PROTECH PT-2 (N523MH) was involved in an incident near Landrum, SC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT. FACTORS WERE THE INADEQUATE CLIMB CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N523MH.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 31, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA114
Location
LANDRUM, SC
Event ID
20001211X14574
Coordinates
35.170310, -82.180091
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT. FACTORS WERE THE INADEQUATE CLIMB CAPABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HOPKINS, R. AND M.
Serial Number
PT 1093
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PROTECH PT-2 SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOPKINS RICHARD
Address
523 HWY 9 N
Status
Deregistered
City
MILL SPRING
State / Zip Code
NC 28756
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL92LA114