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N31427

Substantial
Minor

AEROTEK PITTS-S2A S/N: 2159

Summary

On July 06, 1991, a Aerotek PITTS-S2A (N31427) was involved in an accident near Eustis, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF ELEVATOR CONTROL IN FLIGHT DUE TO A SCREWDRIVER JAMMING THE ELEVATOR CONTROL FOR UNKNOWN CAUSES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA182. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31427.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 6, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA182
Location
EUSTIS, FL
Event ID
20001212X17629
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF ELEVATOR CONTROL IN FLIGHT DUE TO A SCREWDRIVER JAMMING THE ELEVATOR CONTROL FOR UNKNOWN CAUSES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N31427
Make
AEROTEK
Serial Number
2159
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1994
Model / ICAO
PITTS-S2A L29
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BURKHOLDER EULAS M
Address
PO BOX 846
Status
Deregistered
City
CENTERBURG
State / Zip Code
OH 43011-0846
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# MIA91LA182

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