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April 18, 1993 · Pitts S1T · N200ST
Halifax, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Halifax, MA
Aircraft
Pitts S1T
Tail Number
N200ST
Operator
James Thompson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA086
THE PILOT SAID, DURING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. HE ELECTED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN A SOD FIELD AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER DURING THE GROUND ROLL WHEN THE MAIN GEAR SANK INTO THE SOFT GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE THROTTLE CLEVIS TERMINAL REVEALED THAT IT HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE INJECTOR ARM.
NTSB Probable Cause
DETACHMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR ARM. SOFT TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT SAID, DURING AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND HE COULD NOT MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. HE ELECTED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN A SOD FIELD AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER DURING THE GROUND ROLL WHEN THE MAIN GEAR SANK INTO THE SOFT GROUND. EXAMINATION OF THE THROTTLE CLEVIS TERMINAL REVEALED THAT IT HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE INJECTOR ARM.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts S1T
Tail NumberN200ST
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames Thompson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AEIO-360-A1E · Reciprocating · 200
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO