AEROTEK PITTS SPECIAL S-1S
Erwinna, PA — August 6, 2022
Event Information
| Date | August 6, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA364 |
| Event ID | 20220808105682 |
| Location | Erwinna, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.48427, -75.09962 |
| Airport | VANSANT |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROTEK |
| Model | PITTS SPECIAL S-1S |
| 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 inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also contributing was the failure of the pilot of the black airplane to adequately utilize his radio to announce his taxi on the common traffic advisory frequency and his failure to recognize that an airplane was departing from a converging runway.
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.