Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA522
Location
Evansville, WI
Event ID
20090817X00328
Coordinates
42.778331, -89.298332
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A jam of the elevator flight control for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot attempted to pull back on the stick during the takeoff run, but was unable to move the control. He stated he used both hands, but was still unable to move the control stick. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway where it became airborne after contacting a ditch. The airplane then settled into a corn field where a fire ensued. The reason for the control stick binding could not be determined due to the extensive fire damage to the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA522