N6540RBEECH 23-B24R 1992-08-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH 23-B24R S/N: MC-306

Summary

On August 11, 1992, a Beech 23-B24R (N6540R) was involved in an incident near Walterboro, SC. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS WERE THE SOFT RUNWAY, AND THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WHICH EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ATTEMPTED DEPARTURE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA157. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6540R.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 11, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA157
Location
WALTERBORO, SC
Event ID
20001211X15321
Coordinates
32.900569, -80.668998
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS WERE THE SOFT RUNWAY, AND THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WHICH EXISTED AT THE TIME OF THE ATTEMPTED DEPARTURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MC-306
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
23-B24R BE24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRADLEY DAVID M
Address
5001 MAYBANK HWY
Status
Deregistered
City
WADMALAW ISLAND
State / Zip Code
SC 29487
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# ATL92LA157