Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 8, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA251
Location
Tennille, GA
Event ID
20240610194425
Coordinates
32.946390, -82.813970
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The loss of elevator control during flight due to the elevator control rod and its hardware disconnecting from its installation area, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the airplane and improperly performing the condition inspection without holding a repairman certificate.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
JA30 SUPERSTOL
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
JA30 SUPERSTOL
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NOGGLE WILLIAM L
Address
648 WEBSTER RD
City
WARTHEN
State / Zip Code
GA 31094-3244
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# ERA24LA251