N3681T

Substantial
Minor

Taylorcraft Aviation F19S/N: F-088

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 20, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA126
Location
Montgomery, AL
Event ID
20080825X01304
Coordinates
32.300277, -86.389724
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper loading of personal belongings which resulted in rudder pedal interference.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N3681T
Make
TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION
Serial Number
F-088
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
F19TF19
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FREEMAN AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
1201 N ORANGE ST STE 600
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801-1155
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated all flight controls were free and working properly before and during the flight, until the turn from base to final over the western end of runway 10 at the Montgomery Regional Airport. He had a pair of shoes on the right floorboard tucked in against the seat when he departed his departure airport. During the flight the shoes got looped around the left rudder pedal on the right side of the cockpit and jammed the left rudder peddle, preventing any movement. During the turn from base to final the airplane entered a left "skid" and he attempted to correct with right aileron. The airplane's speed had decreased to 70 mph. The pilot applied harder aileron to the right which resulted in a slip and rapid lose of altitude. He said the airplane was now heading for buildings on the north side of runway 10. He aimed that airplane at a chain link fence and struck it between the fence posts. The pilot opened the cabin door and walked away from the airplane with minor scratches.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA126