N939PCCRESAWN PITTS S1-C 1991-09-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CRESAWN PITTS S1-C S/N: --1

Summary

On September 03, 1991, a Cresawn Pitts S1-C (N939PC) was involved in an accident near Calhan, CO. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRCRAFT CONTROL TO AVOID TERRAIN COLLISION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91DTE02. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N939PC.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, September 3, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91DTE02
Location
CALHAN, CO
Event ID
20001212X18078
Coordinates
39.030487, -104.290412
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRCRAFT CONTROL TO AVOID TERRAIN COLLISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CRESAWN PITTS
Serial Number
--1
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
S1-C FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CRESAWN LEN C
Address
1576 BELGIAN TR
Status
Deregistered
City
ELIZABETH
State / Zip Code
CO 80107
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# DEN91DTE02