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Aviation accident NYC05CA136

MINR · Hanek Pitts S1S · 2005-08-23 · Mercer, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC05CA136
Event ID
20050926X01525
Type
Accident
Date
2005-08-23
Location
Mercer, PA, USA
Coordinates
41.215831, -80.189445

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
Hanek
Model
Pitts S1S
Registration
N184MH
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an on ground encounter with crops. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition, as reported by the pilot.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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