N88UMPITTS S-1S 1992-08-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PITTS S-1S S/N: 1-0035

Summary

On August 05, 1992, a Pitts S-1S (N88UM) was involved in an incident near Galion, OH. 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 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA143. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88UM.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 5, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC92LA143
Location
GALION, OH
Event ID
20001211X15493
Coordinates
40.730335, -82.790557
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PITTS
Serial Number
1-0035
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
S-1S PTMS
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PITTS SPECIAL S-1S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHEFER CHARLES W L
Address
7106 CAVALRY DR
City
WARRENTON
State / Zip Code
VA 20187-9187
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# NYC92LA143