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October 2, 2021 · Interstate S-1A · N37317

Independence, OR

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Independence, OR
Aircraft
Interstate S-1A (1941)
Tail Number
N37317
Operator
Jeannes Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA003

The solo student pilot reported that, he was unable to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during the takeoff roll when he depressed the left rudder pedal. He aborted the takeoff and the airplane veered to the right, exited the right side of the runway, and impacted multiple airport signs, substantially damaging the right wing. Postaccident examination of the airplane by the owner revealed that, the control cable that interconnects the forward and aft seat left rudder pedals had failed. The owner further stated that it appeared the control cable had pulled through the nicopress swage and that the crimp marks were still visible on the swage. A review of the airplane maintenance records revealed that, the airplane amassed about 1,483.4 hours since the control cables were replaced about 21 years before the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The separation of the left rudder pedal interconnect cable during takeoff, which resulted in the student pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, he was unable to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during the takeoff roll when he depressed the left rudder pedal. He aborted the takeoff and the airplane veered to the right, exited the right side of the runway, and impacted multiple airport signs, substantially damaging the right wing. Postaccident examination of the airplane by the owner revealed that, the control cable that interconnects the forward and aft seat left rudder pedals had failed. The owner further stated that it appeared the control cable had pulled through the nicopress swage and that the crimp marks were still visible on the swage. A review of the airplane maintenance records revealed that, the airplane amassed about 1,483.4 hours since the control cables were replaced about 21 years before the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:10 PDT
Nearest AirportIndependence State (0nm S)
Runway34
Runway Length3002 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftInterstate S-1A
Tail NumberN37317
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJeannes Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · A65 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 F / 41 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time07:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data