NONE · Miller S-1 · 1997-08-04 · COTTONWOOD, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX97LA271
Event ID
20001208X08667
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-04
Location
COTTONWOOD, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.38097, -112.549537
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Miller
Model
S-1
Registration
N22RM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The inadequate strength and braking capability of the landing gear and wheel brakes, and the builder's attempt to adapt motorcycle parts to an aircraft application. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this experimental aircraft.