N6179ZPIPER PA-25 1992-06-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

PIPER PA-25 S/N: 25-212

Summary

On June 06, 1992, a Piper PA-25 (N6179Z) was involved in an accident near Socastee, SC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN DURING THE MANEUVER. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RELEASE THE BANNER, AND THE EXCESSIVE SIZE OF THE BANNER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6179Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 6, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA116
Location
SOCASTEE, SC
Event ID
20001211X14768
Coordinates
33.689147, -78.890686
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN DURING THE MANEUVER. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO RELEASE THE BANNER, AND THE EXCESSIVE SIZE OF THE BANNER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
25-212
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-25 PA25
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BIDDE BOB CO INC
Address
PO BOX 1544
Status
Deregistered
City
NO MYRTLE BEACH
State / Zip Code
SC 29598
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# ATL92LA116