Accident Details
Date
Monday, October 24, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA167
Location
Winter Haven, FL
Event ID
20230328106966
Coordinates
28.182500, -81.824000
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 failure to properly secure the rear seat headset, resulting in an obstruction of the airplane’s rudder controls.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
7FC
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7FC
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LIND MITCHELL W
Address
6801 FLANDERS STATION DR
City
POLK CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 33868-8948
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# ERA23LA167