PIPER PA22
Cortland, NY — July 13, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 13, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA246 |
| Event ID | 20200713X05400 |
| Location | Cortland, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.58889, -76.22028 |
| Airport | Cortland County-Chase Field |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA22 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The mechanic’s incorrect rigging of the aileron control cables, which resulted in a reversal of aileron control inputs applied by the pilot during the takeoff. Also causal was the mechanic’s inadequate post-maintenance inspection and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and before takeoff check, which failed to detect the misrigging.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.