Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 10, 1987
NTSB Number
NYC87DGM03
Location
IRWIN, PA
Event ID
20001213X32175
Coordinates
40.319919, -79.690925
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING INITIAL CLIMBOUT. INADVERTENT USE OF THE RUDDER CONTROLS WAS A FACTOR.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N290RW
Make
WOODY
Serial Number
RW-2
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WOODY RONALD J JR
Address
1346 HILDA AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
EAST MCKEESPORT
State / Zip Code
PA 15035
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# NYC87DGM03