NONE · Stinson 108 · 2003-07-31 · White Post, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC03LA175
Event ID
20030808X01291
Type
Accident
Date
2003-07-31
Location
White Post, VA, USA
Coordinates
39.0625, -78.091392
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Stinson
Model
108
Registration
N97168
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane prior to flight, when he failed to detect the improperly rigged elevator flight control, both of which resulted in restricted up elevator control during the flare.