N7824SGLOBE GC-1B2021-12-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

GLOBE GC-1BS/N: 2242

Summary

On December 04, 2021, a Globe GC-1B (N7824S) was involved in an accident near Bennettsville, SC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, resulting in a takeoff attempt from a grass parking area instead of the runway and subsequent impact with a pole.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA081. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7824S.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 4, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA081
Location
Bennettsville, SC
Event ID
20211206104348
Coordinates
34.735300, -79.668600
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, resulting in a takeoff attempt from a grass parking area instead of the runway and subsequent impact with a pole.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GLOBE
Serial Number
2242
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
GC-1BFK12
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BARKER DAVID C
Address
4080 7TH STREET RD
Status
Deregistered
City
LUMBERTON
State / Zip Code
NC 28358-0531
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# ERA22LA081