N704BSPARKS-SCHREDER HP-140V 1992-09-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

SPARKS-SCHREDER HP-140V S/N: 42

Summary

On September 18, 1992, a Sparks-schreder HP-140V (N704B) was involved in an accident near Avenal, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF PITCH AND YAW CONTROL DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE RUDDERVATOR CONTROL CABLE FROM ITS CLEVIS FORK DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA393. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N704B.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 18, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA393
Location
AVENAL, CA
Event ID
20001211X15727
Coordinates
35.890586, -120.069656
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF PITCH AND YAW CONTROL DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE RUDDERVATOR CONTROL CABLE FROM ITS CLEVIS FORK DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SPARKS-SCHREDER
Serial Number
42
Model / ICAO
HP-140V

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JESSOP KARLE L
Address
500 WEST SANTA MARIA STREET 148
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA PAULA
State / Zip Code
CA 93060
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# LAX92LA393