GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164A
Evansville, WI — August 12, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 12, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA522 |
| Event ID | 20090817X00328 |
| Location | Evansville, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.77833, -89.29833 |
| Airport | Maas Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER |
| Model | G-164A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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
A jam of the elevator flight control for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The pilot attempted to pull back on the stick during the takeoff run, but was unable to move the control. He stated he used both hands, but was still unable to move the control stick. The airplane traveled off the end of the runway where it became airborne after contacting a ditch. The airplane then settled into a corn field where a fire ensued. The reason for the control stick binding could not be determined due to the extensive fire damage to the airplane.
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.