INTERSTATE S-1A
Independence, OR — October 2, 2021
Event Information
| Date | October 2, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA003 |
| Event ID | 20211005104051 |
| Location | Independence, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.86435, -123.19761 |
| Airport | INDEPENDENCE STATE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | INTERSTATE |
| Model | S-1A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The separation of the left rudder pedal interconnect cable during takeoff, which resulted in the student pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
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.