N92APPITTS S2B 1992-12-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PITTS S2B S/N: 5240

Summary

On December 26, 1992, a Pitts S2B (N92AP) was involved in an incident near Tuscaloosa, AL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE WIND GUST.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA042. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N92AP.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 26, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93LA042
Location
TUSCALOOSA, AL
Event ID
20001211X16125
Coordinates
33.170803, -87.619850
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, DURING THE TAKE OFF ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE WIND GUST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PITTS
Serial Number
5240
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
S2B PTS2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BOBBY YOUNKIN AIRSHOWS & SALES INC
Address
4504 SMITH FIELD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
SILOAM SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
AR 72761-7641
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# ATL93LA042