N1769BLOODWORTH PITTS SPECIAL S-1C 1989-06-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

BLOODWORTH PITTS SPECIAL S-1C S/N: BP-1169

Summary

On June 03, 1989, a Bloodworth PITTS SPECIAL S-1C (N1769) was involved in an accident near Townsville, NC. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR THE PILOT TO RECOVER FROM A SPIN. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS HIS OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89DMG05. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1769.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 3, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89DMG05
Location
TOWNSVILLE, NC
Event ID
20001213X28479
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE ALTITUDE FOR THE PILOT TO RECOVER FROM A SPIN. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS HIS OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BLOODWORTH
Serial Number
BP-1169
Engine Type
None
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PITTS SPECIAL S-1C FK12
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GANN E STERLING
Address
5210 SKY LANE DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DURHAM
State / Zip Code
NC 27703
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# ATL89DMG05