N2278PSTITS SA-3A 1989-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

STITS SA-3A S/N: 333

Summary

On May 21, 1989, a Stits SA-3A (N2278P) was involved in an incident near Jackpot, NV. 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: INADEQUATE WIND COMPENSATION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE GUSTY GROSSWINDS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2278P.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 21, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA090
Location
JACKPOT, NV
Event ID
20001213X28441
Coordinates
41.880943, -114.780136
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE WIND COMPENSATION BY THE PILOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE GUSTY GROSSWINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
STITS
Serial Number
333
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
SA-3A SA3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FULLER EDDY A
Address
PO BOX 702
Status
Deregistered
City
STANFIELD
State / Zip Code
OR 97875
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# SEA89LA090