Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 4, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA135
Location
STUART, FL
Event ID
20001212X17066
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION WHICH FAILED TO DETECT CORROSION ON THE RUDDER CABLE. THE PILOT LOST DIRECTION CONTROL DURING LANDING WHEN THE RUDDER CABLE BROKE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N78583
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-3970
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BARNSTORMER FLITE SIGNS INC
Address
PO BOX 1544
Status
Deregistered
City
N MYRTLE BEACH
State / Zip Code
SC 29598
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# MIA91LA135