N8025

Substantial
None

PITTS S1S S/N: 10018

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