# NTSB Accident CEN09CA421
> **PITTS S-2A** · 2009-07-08 · Springfield, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA421
- **Event ID:** 20090708X15416
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-08
- **Location:** Springfield, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.844165, -89.678054
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PITTS
- **Model:** S-2A
- **Registration:** N18BT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the unintentional obstruction of the rudder by the passenger.

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