Status:	Final
Date:	16 JAN 1983
Time:	03:00
Type:	Douglas DC-3
Operator:	?
Registration:	TG-SAB
C/n / msn:
First flight:
Crew:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Passengers:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Airplane damage:	Substantial
Airplane fate:	Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:	near Bay City, TX (United States of America)
Phase:	Maneuvering (MNV)
Nature:	Illegal Flight
Departure airport:	?
Destination airport:	?

Narrative:
While airdropping bales of marijuana at low altitude over a beach, a propeller struck the beach causing it to be torn off. The aircraft then continued about 600 feet and landed gear up on the beach. The crew (presumably 2 persons) unsuccessfully attempted to set the aircraft on fire.

PROBABLE CAUSE:
Altitude .. misjudged .. pilot in command
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS:
Low pass .. performed .. pilot in command
Light condition .. dark night
Propeller system/accessories .. separation
Wheels up landing .. performed .. pilot in command

Sources:
» NTSB id. FTW83LA093