Aviation accident NYC97LA087

Name: aviation accident: Pitts S1C near SALEM (1997-05-07)
Start: 1997-05-07
Location: SALEM, OH, USA

MINR · Pitts S1C · 1997-05-07 · SALEM, OH, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC97LA087
Event ID: 20001208X07997
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-05-07
Location: SALEM, OH, USA
Coordinates: 40.899845, -80.850692

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Pitts
Model: S1C
Registration: N12073
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial takeoff climb. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the gusty crosswind conditions.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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