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July 19, 1986 · Patton Pitts S-1C · N3507
Hartford, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hartford, WI
Aircraft
Patton Pitts S-1C
Tail Number
N3507
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86FEP06
THE PLT WAS ON AN AEROBATIC COMPETITION FLT. HE REPORTED THAT AFTER FINISHING A SEQUENCE OF AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, HE RETURNED TO THE RWY TO LAND. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT WAS HIGH ON FINAL APCH & TOUCHED DOWN TO FAR DOWN THE 2100 FT RWY. IT THEN CONTD OFF THE DEPARTURE END & WENT INTO A CORN FIELD & NOSED OVER.
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THE PLT WAS ON AN AEROBATIC COMPETITION FLT. HE REPORTED THAT AFTER FINISHING A SEQUENCE OF AEROBATIC MANEUVERS, HE RETURNED TO THE RWY TO LAND. DURING THE LANDING, THE ACFT WAS HIGH ON FINAL APCH & TOUCHED DOWN TO FAR DOWN THE 2100 FT RWY. IT THEN CONTD OFF THE DEPARTURE END & WENT INTO A CORN FIELD & NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 CDT
Nearest AirportHartford Muni (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width195 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPatton Pitts S-1C
Tail NumberN3507
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:10
Weather SourceWFAC