GLOBE GC-1B
Bennettsville, SC — December 4, 2021
Event Information
| Date | December 4, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA081 |
| Event ID | 20211206104348 |
| Location | Bennettsville, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.73530, -79.66860 |
| Airport | N/A |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | GLOBE |
| Model | GC-1B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.