SERS · Aerotek PITTS SPECIAL S-1S · 1999-05-22 · MERCED, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA193
Event ID
20001212X18822
Type
Accident
Date
1999-05-22
Location
MERCED, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.349868, -120.420959
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Aerotek
Model
PITTS SPECIAL S-1S
Registration
N93J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper/inadequate use of the rudders during the attempted recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.