N4241ZDON JACKMAN PITTS S-1S 1991-10-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

DON JACKMAN PITTS S-1S S/N: 7-0455

Summary

On October 19, 1991, a Don Jackman PITTS S-1S (N4241Z) was involved in an accident near Franklinville, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FROM THE POWER LINE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4241Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 19, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL92LA012
Location
FRANKLINVILLE, NC
Event ID
20001212X18245
Coordinates
35.740146, -79.689285
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCE FROM THE POWER LINE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DON JACKMAN
Serial Number
7-0455
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PITTS S-1S SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JONES EDWIN W
Address
9134 OLD TELEGRAPH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FREDERICKSBURG
State / Zip Code
VA 22407-9402
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# ATL92LA012