N71309

Substantial
None

GILLESPIE/PITTS S1C S/N: RJ101

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 6, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92DEM02
Location
FREELAND, MI
Event ID
20001211X14613
Coordinates
43.519168, -84.109237
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE RUDDER CONTROL CABLE AND UNAVAILABILITY OF RUDDER TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE DURING ITS LANDING PROCESS. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND REMEDIAL ACTION NOT BEING POSSIBLE ON BEHALF OF THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N71309
Make
GILLESPIE/PITTS
Serial Number
RJ101
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
S1C PTMS
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 5326
Status
Deregistered
City
ROCKFORD
State / Zip Code
IL 61125
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI92DEM02