N2821O'CONNELL STITS SA-3B 1991-07-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

O'CONNELL STITS SA-3B S/N: TO 452

Summary

On July 18, 1991, a O'connell STITS SA-3B (N2821) was involved in an incident near Casey, IL. 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 PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER RATE OF CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MODEL.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DEV02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2821.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 18, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DEV02
Location
CASEY, IL
Event ID
20001212X17475
Coordinates
39.299133, -87.980895
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER RATE OF CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MODEL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
O'CONNELL
Serial Number
TO 452
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
STITS SA-3B SBM3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TYNDALL THOMAS T
Address
59 COLUMBIA AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ALBANY
State / Zip Code
NY 12207
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# CHI91DEV02