Beech C24R accident near Lumberton, North Carolina, August 6, 2005
On August 6, 2005 at about 4:20 pm local time, a Beech C24R, registered N67076, was substantially damaged in an accident near Lumberton, North Carolina (Lumberton airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 3 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's improper/inadequate evaluation of the weather, which resulted into flight into a thunderstorm.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 6, 2005 · about 4:20 pm local time
- Place
- Lumberton, North Carolina · Lumberton · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech C24R · all C24Rs on the register
- Registration
- N67076 · no longer on the register · serial MC-706
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The flight departed Rock Hill Airport on a cross country flight to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina by way of Lumberton, North Carolina. Upon crossing Lumberton, the pilot saw thunderstorms 16 miles east and southeast of Lumberton Municipal Airport. Instead of continuing the flight to Myrtle Beach, the pilot chose to land at Lumberton, refuel the airplane, and to return to Rock Hill Airport. During the takeoff from runway 05, the pilot reported encountering a downdraft about 50 feet above the ground following liftoff. The airplane then collided with the ground in the grass right of the runway. The post accident examination of the airplane failed to disclose a mechanical malfunction or component failure. Emergency crews responding to the accident scene reported a strong gust of wind ranging from 30-40 miles per hour around the time of the accident with thunderstorm activity in the area.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 166 hours in all; 122 in this make and model
- Last flight review: August 1, 2005
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 1, 2005; 29 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,570 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming I0360 SER A&C (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: KLBT
- Destination: KUZA Rock Hill SC
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 5, 5,510 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 160° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 1.8 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,900 ft; scat at 2,100 ft
- Temperature: 72°F (22°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 30.18 inHg
- Observation at 4:51 pm from KLBT
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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