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February 23, 1988 · Shiner Pitts S-1S · N79SS
Los Lunas, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Los Lunas, NM
Aircraft
Shiner Pitts S-1S
Tail Number
N79SS
Operator
James a Cline
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN88DQA02
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE TAILWHEEL STEERING CHAIN BROKE DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT. WHEN THE ACFT SLOWED TO ABOUT 30 KTS THE RUDDER WAS NO LONGER EFFECTIVE AND THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL DIRECTION BY USE OF THE BRAKES. THE ACFT TURNED TO THE LT AND RAN OFF THE LT SIDE OF THE RWY, COLLIDED WITH A DITCH AND NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE TAILWHEEL STEERING CHAIN BROKE DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT. WHEN THE ACFT SLOWED TO ABOUT 30 KTS THE RUDDER WAS NO LONGER EFFECTIVE AND THE PLT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL DIRECTION BY USE OF THE BRAKES. THE ACFT TURNED TO THE LT AND RAN OFF THE LT SIDE OF THE RWY, COLLIDED WITH A DITCH AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 MST
Nearest AirportMidvalley Airpark (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length4370 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftShiner Pitts S-1S
Tail NumberN79SS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames a Cline
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind2 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO