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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Amtrbx BENSEN B-8M · Holly Ridge, NC · October 10, 1992

Date: October 10, 1992 · 16:30 local
Place: Holly Ridge, NC
Airport: Private
Phase of flight: To Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N3777R
NTSB investigation: NTSBATL93LA007
Reported as: Amtrbx BENSENB8M
Reported engine: AMTRVW VW1800VOLKS
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 1
Pilot’s flight hours: 917 total

N3777RRegistration cancelled Jun 4, 2013 · Raynor Ted L BENSEN B-8MS/N 14908641 · Built 1984 Airframe modelRaynor Ted L BENSEN B-8M Engine modelVolkswagen CONVERSIONReciprocating

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What happened

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Became airborne on taxi test. Crashed in trees on climbout.

As the FAA filed it

BECAME AIRBORNE ON TAXI TEST. CRASHED IN TREES ON CLIMBOUT.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ATL93LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHolly Ridge, NCThe pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly.Oct 10, 1992 · Substantial damage