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N1652G

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CHAMPION 7GCBC S/N: 122

Summary

On June 02, 1989, a Champion 7GCBC (N1652G) was involved in an incident near Myrtle Beach, 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 IMPROPER INSTALLATION/MODIFICATION OF THE BANNER TOW SYSTEM, WHICH JAMMED THE RUDDER DURING A LANDING. THE WIND AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL89LA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1652G.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 2, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA156
Location
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Event ID
20001213X28490
Coordinates
33.690982, -78.890098
Nearest Airport
Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR)
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION/MODIFICATION OF THE BANNER TOW SYSTEM, WHICH JAMMED THE RUDDER DURING A LANDING. THE WIND AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1652G
Make
CHAMPION
Serial Number
122
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
7GCBC CH7B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7GCBC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RUNWAY 5 LLC
Address
50 BARONE RD
City
WURTSBORO
State / Zip Code
NY 12790-5237
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# ATL89LA156

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