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
accident date: 16-01-1983
type: Douglas DC-3
registration: TG-SAB
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Sunday 16 January 1983 |
| Time: | 03:00 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-3C |
| Operator: | Unknown |
| Registration: | TG-SAB |
| MSN: | 18978 |
| First flight: | 1943 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | near Bay City, TX ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Illegal Flight |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
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:
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. FTW83LA093Photos
accident date: 16-01-1983
type: Douglas DC-3
registration: TG-SAB
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