N8025PITTS S1S 1992-06-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PITTS S1S S/N: 10018

Summary

On June 28, 1992, a Pitts S1S (N8025) was involved in an incident near Hornell, NY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE MISJUDGED LANDING BY THE PILOT AND HIS SUBSEQUENT IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8025.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 28, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA131
Location
HORNELL, NY
Event ID
20001211X14986
Coordinates
42.320816, -77.659362
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE MISJUDGED LANDING BY THE PILOT AND HIS SUBSEQUENT IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PITTS
Serial Number
10018
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
S1S PTMS
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PITTS SPECIAL S-1S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BUERGEL SANDRA J
Address
14000 SCHANG RD
City
EAST AURORA
State / Zip Code
NY 14052-9519
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# NYC92LA131