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April 28, 1985 · Pitts Pitts S2B · N260JH
Indianapolis, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Aircraft
Pitts Pitts S2B
Tail Number
N260JH
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI85LA179
THE ACFT PERFORMED 4 AILERON ROLLS DURING WHICH SOME ALT WAS LOST WITH EACH ROLL. DURING THE FINAL ROLL A WING MADE GROUND CONTACT AND FOLDED AS THE ACFT SLID TO A STOP.
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THE ACFT PERFORMED 4 AILERON ROLLS DURING WHICH SOME ALT WAS LOST WITH EACH ROLL. DURING THE FINAL ROLL A WING MADE GROUND CONTACT AND FOLDED AS THE ACFT SLID TO A STOP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 EDT
Nearest AirportIndianapolis Terry (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPitts Pitts S2B
Tail NumberN260JH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC