N81GJJENNINGS PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER 1989-03-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

JENNINGS PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER S/N: 122068

Summary

On March 11, 1989, a Jennings PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER (N81GJ) was involved in an incident near Lincoln, NE. 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 PILOT IN COMMAND TO ADEQUATELY PREFLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT RESULTING IN A FRONT COCKPIT SEAT CUSHION INTERFERING WITH THE RUDDER PEDALS AND BRAKES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report MKC89LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81GJ.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 11, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA077
Location
LINCOLN, NE
Event ID
20001213X27969
Coordinates
40.870399, -96.709709
Nearest Airport
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 PILOT IN COMMAND TO ADEQUATELY PREFLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT RESULTING IN A FRONT COCKPIT SEAT CUSHION INTERFERING WITH THE RUDDER PEDALS AND BRAKES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JENNINGS
Serial Number
122068
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
PIETENPOL AIRCAMPER FEST
No. of Engines
0

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MKC89LA077