NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N78583 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ATL98LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMyrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot continued flight operation with known deficiencies in equipment.NTSB MIA91LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStuart, FLAn inadequate annual inspection which failed to detect corrosion on the rudder cable. The pilot lost direction control during landing when the rudder cable broke.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N78583 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19980819028689AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Myrtle Beach, SC(-23) On August 19, 1998 at approximately 1355 local time N78583, a Piper PA-12 crashed into the ocean approximately 5 miles northeast of Myrtle Beach international (myr). The pilot sustained minor injuries.Accident 19910504016619ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Stuart, FLRight rudder cable failed on landing roll. Veered off runway into parked airplane. Cable area visible in cabin.