N7VCSMITHGALL PITTS SPECIAL S-1C 1989-05-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

SMITHGALL PITTS SPECIAL S-1C S/N: 001

Summary

On May 07, 1989, a Smithgall Pitts Special S-1C (N7VC) was involved in an accident near Fuquay-varina, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO INSURE RECOVERY FROM AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER AND SPIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89DMG03. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7VC.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 7, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89DMG03
Location
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC
Event ID
20001213X28233
Coordinates
35.719963, -78.839263
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO INSURE RECOVERY FROM AN AEROBATIC MANEUVER AND SPIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SMITHGALL PITTS SPECIAL
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
S-1C FEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
COX VERNON L
Address
PO BOX 141
Status
Deregistered
City
APEX
State / Zip Code
NC 27502
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# ATL89DMG03