N5968D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA22/20 S/N: 22-4633

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA217
Location
STEVENS POINT, WI
Event ID
20001212X17498
Coordinates
44.540603, -89.560333
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM RUDDER CONTROL ROD (RUDDER CABLE BELLCRANK TORQUE TUBE) BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE INOPERATIVE TAILWHEEL STEERING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-4633
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA22/20 PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRAND LAKE AIR VENTURES LLC
Address
5345 LAKE DR
City
CELINA
State / Zip Code
OH 45822-8133
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# CHI91LA217