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Plane crashes after picking up banner, killing pilot
A 35-year old local pilot died when the advertising banner he picked up at the Dare County Regional airport became entangled in nearby trees. (www.wavy.com) More...
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It obviously says got tangled in trees. It probably stopped with a jerk.
There is an STC that replaces the 150 engine with a 172 engine. Very popular mod for 150 banner tow ops.
Its not a 172 engine its a Lycoming with more HP and depends on which model is used, just an FYI.
Can you say cross wind and a grossly underpowered airplane on a hot day. RIP.
Do you know what engine was in it or are you just another feeling the need to post person? Many have had there engines switched to a 159 or 160 Lyc so unless you know the plane don't make the comment, OK?
Hey, D.S., without the crosswind the banner would not snag in the trees and the story would not exist.
I do know. The aircraft had the Del Air STC that replaced the O-320 with the O-360-A4A.
I'm sure you know the O-360 also powers the 172 among others.
I'm sure you know the O-360 also powers the 172 among others.
