Globe GC-1B Swift

Globe GC-1B Swift

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Manufactured in 1946.

Accident report:
Accident occurred December 27, 1988 at Chino, California
Aircraft: Globe GC-1B Swift, registration: N3388K
Injuries: 1 Serious.

During initial climb, at about 300 ft (91 m) above ground level, the pilot reported, a total loss of engine power was experienced. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft toward a clearing, lost control and collided with level terrain in a nose low attitude to a city street. examination of the airframe and engine revealed adequate sources of wing tank fuel, induction air and ignition. The engine was partially disassembled and no mechanical malfuntions were noted. A controller reported that after take off the aircraft climbed to between 250 and 300 ft (76 and 91 m) above ground level and he observed the aircraft in a high nose up pitch attitude before the left wing dropped and the aircraft descended out of view.
Source: NTSB.


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Manufactured in 1946. Accident report: Accident occurred December 27, 1988 at Chino, California Aircraft: Globe GC-1B Swift, registration: N3388K Injuries: 1 Serious. During initial climb, at about 300 ft (91 m) above ground level, the pilot reported, a total loss of engine power was experienced. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft toward a clearing, lost control and collided with level terrain in a nose low attitude to a city street. examination of the airframe and engine revealed adequate sources of wing tank fuel, induction air and ignition. The engine was partially disassembled and no mechanical malfuntions were noted. A controller reported that after take off the aircraft climbed to between 250 and 300 ft (76 and 91 m) above ground level and he observed the aircraft in a high nose up pitch attitude before the left wing dropped and the aircraft descended out of view. Source: NTSB.