# NTSB Accident CHI92DEM02
> **GILLESPIE/PITTS S1C** · 1992-05-06 · FREELAND, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI92DEM02
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14613
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-05-06
- **Location:** FREELAND, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.519168, -84.109237
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** GILLESPIE/PITTS
- **Model:** S1C
- **Registration:** N71309
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A TOTAL FAILURE OF THE RUDDER CONTROL CABLE AND UNAVAILABILITY OF RUDDER TO CONTROL THE AIRPLANE DURING ITS LANDING PROCESS.  FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND REMEDIAL ACTION NOT BEING POSSIBLE ON BEHALF OF THE PILOT.

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