Globe GC-1B accident near Five Points, California, August 31, 1994
On August 31, 1994 at about 9:30 pm local time, a Globe GC-1B, registered N80642, was substantially damaged in an accident near Five Points, California (Private Strip airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his failure to maintain the proper runway alignment.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 31, 1994 · about 9:30 pm local time
- Place
- Five Points, California · Private Strip · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Globe GC-1B · all GC-1Bs on the register
- Registration
- N80642 · no longer on the register · serial 1047
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT PERFORMED A WHEEL LANDING WITH FULL FLAPS ON A PRIVATE LANDING STRIP. HE REPORTED A 90-DEGREE RIGHT CROSSWIND AT 6 TO 8 KNOTS. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BRING THE TAIL DOWN, THE AIRPLANE BALLOONED OFF THE GROUND AND STARTED DRIFTING TO THE LEFT. HE STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS SLOW AND ABOUT 2 FEET OFF THE GROUND WHEN IT CONTACTED A DIRT BERM 3- TO 4-FEET HIGH AND ABOUT 40 FEET FROM THE EDGE OF THE 38-FOOT-WIDE LANDING STRIP. THE AIRPLANE THEN SETTLED INTO SOFT, PLOWED WINDROWS OF FARM SOIL. THE PILOT REPORTED NUMEROUS 'DUST DEVILS' IN THE AREA THAT DAY.
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: 1,439 hours in all; 133 in this make and model; 17 in the last 90 days; 4 in the last 30 days; 1,439 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--no waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,831 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, January 25, 1994; 25 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,710 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming O-320-A2B (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Q60 Fresno CA at 9:05 pm
- Destination: NONE CA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 34, 3,000 ft by 38 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 090° at 6 knots, gusting 8
- Visibility: 12 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 93°F (34°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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