N29MCAerotek PITTS S2A 1990-06-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Aerotek PITTS S2A S/N: 2095

Summary

On June 11, 1990, a Aerotek PITTS S2A (N29MC) was involved in an accident near Thermal, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE DURING AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90FA219. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N29MC.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 11, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90FA219
Location
THERMAL, CA
Event ID
20001212X23444
Coordinates
33.480602, -116.099136
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE DURING AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROTEK
Serial Number
2095
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
PITTS S2A L29
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NINE ONE SEVENTY INC
Address
70525 AURORA ROAD
Status
Deregistered
City
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CA 92240
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# LAX90FA219