PIPER PA-18-135
North Myrtle Beach, SC — June 6, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 6, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA300 |
| Event ID | 20100607X51236 |
| Location | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.81167, -78.72389 |
| Airport | Grand Strand Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-135 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that due to a spacing request from air traffic control, he elected to perform a 360-degree turn while on final approach to landing. He initiated a climbing right turn, but the airplane “wouldn’t come out of the bank and…entered a stalled spin.” The airplane collided with terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing spar. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact failures or malfunctions of the airplane controls or engine, and examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical anomalies.
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.