N4203STITS SA6B 1990-08-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

STITS SA6B S/N: P2159

Summary

On August 23, 1990, a Stits SA6B (N4203) was involved in an accident near Tucson, AZ. 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 FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX90DUJ09. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4203.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 23, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90DUJ09
Location
TUCSON, AZ
Event ID
20001212X24025
Coordinates
32.220489, -110.820602
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STITS
Serial Number
P2159
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
SA6B SA6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# LAX90DUJ09