Summary
On August 12, 2009, a Grumman Acft Eng Cor-schweizer G-164A (N9794) was involved in an incident near Evansville, WI. 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: A jam of the elevator flight control for undetermined reasons.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA522. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9794.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A jam of the elevator flight control for undetermined reasons.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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