ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 382968
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| Date: | Sunday 21 November 1982 |
| Time: | 01:15 LT |
| Type: |  Pitts S1S |
| Owner/operator: | George Grisson |
| Registration: | N22WB |
| MSN: | 1WB |
| Total airframe hrs: | 87 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-A4A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wonewoc, WI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Romeoville, IL (C ) |
| Wonewoc, IL (C ) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHEN HE TURNED ON FINAL AND SLIPPED THE AIRCRAFT TO LOSE ALTITUDE. WHILE REDUCING THE POWER TO IDLE THE GEAR TANGLED IN HIGH GRASS (WEEDS), CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO LOSE ADDITIONAL ALTITUDE. HE STATED THE AIRCRAFT TUMBLED FORWARD, STRIKING THE NOSE BEFORE FLIPPING OVER.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI83LA045
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 19:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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