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Accident: Piper PA-12

May 28, 2022 · North Myrtle Beach, SC

NTSB numberERA22FA243Event id20220528105141

1
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall at an altitude that was too low for recovery.

NTSB docket ERA22FA243

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Registration
N4421M
Year built
1947
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Maneuvering Aerodynamic stall/spin

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Grand Strand Airport (CRE)0 nm (0 km) east
  • Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)13 nm (24 km) south-west

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