Summary
On October 10, 1992, a Bensen B-8M (N3777R) was involved in an accident near Holly Ridge, NC. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OPERATE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS PROPERLY.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA007. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3777R.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 10, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93LA007
Location
HOLLY RIDGE, NC
Event ID
20001211X15811
Coordinates
34.490856, -77.549430
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OPERATE THE FLIGHT CONTROLS PROPERLY.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
B-8M
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ALFORD JAMES B
Address
408 RIDGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
JACKSONVILLE
State / Zip Code
NC 28540
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# ATL93LA007