N31SPAnderson Aircraft Corp. PITTS S-1 1992-10-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

Anderson Aircraft Corp. PITTS S-1 S/N: AL-2

Summary

On October 08, 1992, a Anderson Aircraft Corp. PITTS S-1 (N31SP) was involved in an accident near Minersville, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO A FOREIGN OBJECT JAMMING THE ELEVATOR FLIGHT CONTROLS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA011. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31SP.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 8, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA011
Location
MINERSVILLE, PA
Event ID
20001211X15941
Coordinates
40.669517, -76.200866
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO A FOREIGN OBJECT JAMMING THE ELEVATOR FLIGHT CONTROLS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ANDERSON AIRCRAFT CORP.
Serial Number
AL-2
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
PITTS S-1 DH8A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BARDIC AVIATION
Address
RD 9 BOX 9017
Status
Deregistered
City
READING
State / Zip Code
PA 19605
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# NYC93LA011