N2MNBLAINE LAUX PITTS S-1 1990-09-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BLAINE LAUX PITTS S-1 S/N: L-1

Summary

On September 09, 1990, a Blaine Laux PITTS S-1 (N2MN) was involved in an incident near Edna, TX. 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: A POWER LOSS DUE TO FAILURE OF A CONNECTING ROD BOLT. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW90DRA08. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2MN.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 9, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90DRA08
Location
EDNA, TX
Event ID
20001212X24262
Coordinates
28.970260, -96.640716
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A POWER LOSS DUE TO FAILURE OF A CONNECTING ROD BOLT. A FACTOR WAS THE SOFT TERRAIN IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BLAINE LAUX
Serial Number
L-1
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
PITTS S-1 FK12
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
EDGERTON JEFFRY SCOTT
Address
825 BLUE RIDGE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BURLESON
State / Zip Code
TX 76028
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# FTW90DRA08