N64585LIGHTCAP PITTS-S-1D 1990-05-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

LIGHTCAP PITTS-S-1D S/N: 7-0311

Summary

On May 07, 1990, a Lightcap PITTS-S-1D (N64585) was involved in an incident near Larned, KS. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT STRUT, DUE TO FATIGUE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC90LA102. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N64585.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 7, 1990
NTSB Number
MKC90LA102
Location
LARNED, KS
Event ID
20001212X23233
Coordinates
38.179252, -99.100311
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENT STRUT, DUE TO FATIGUE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
LIGHTCAP
Serial Number
7-0311
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PITTS-S-1D
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PITTS S-1D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAY LAWRENCE W
Address
21317 SW PURITY SPRINGS RD
City
DOUGLASS
State / Zip Code
KS 67039-8590
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# MKC90LA102