Accident Pitts S-2A N44LH,
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Date:Saturday 24 October 1987
Time:14:30 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic PTS2 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Pitts S-2A
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N44LH
MSN: 2168
Year of manufacture:1978
Total airframe hrs:600 hours
Engine model:LYCOMING AEIO-360
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Ramseur, NC -   United States of America
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Midland, VA (W66)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE MAKING A NORMAL LANDING. THE PILOT DID NOT REPORT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM. THE GROUND LOOP CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT'S UNDERCARRIAGE.

Probable Cause:

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: ATL88LA026
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 year and 4 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB ATL88LA026

Location

Revision history:

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