N237VPITTS SPECIAL S-1 1991-08-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PITTS SPECIAL S-1 S/N: 189-H

Summary

On August 31, 1991, a Pitts Special S-1 (N237V) was involved in an accident near Lincoln, IL. 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: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DEV04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N237V.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 31, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DEV04
Location
LINCOLN, IL
Event ID
20001212X17798
Coordinates
40.149600, -89.360359
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PITTS SPECIAL
Serial Number
189-H
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
S-1 PTMS
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SHAUCK MAXWELL E JR
Address
BOX 296
Status
Deregistered
City
LORENA
State / Zip Code
TX 76655
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# CHI91DEV04