N77PBTemco GC-1B 1991-02-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Temco GC-1B S/N: 1390

Summary

On February 10, 1991, a Temco GC-1B (N77PB) was involved in an accident near Grantham, NC. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS ATTEMPT TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT WHILE IT WAS LOADED OVER ITS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS WEIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77PB.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 10, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91LA053
Location
GRANTHAM, NC
Event ID
20001212X16405
Coordinates
35.369586, -77.970146
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION, AND HIS ATTEMPT TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT WHILE IT WAS LOADED OVER ITS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS WEIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
TEMCO
Serial Number
1390
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
GC-1B TT1
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BENTON BINFORD E
Address
RT 3 BOX 210
Status
Deregistered
City
PIKEVILLE
State / Zip Code
NC 27863
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# ATL91LA053