Accident Pitts S1S N9PJ, Sunday 27 August 2000
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Date:Sunday 27 August 2000
Time:18:50 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic PTS1 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Pitts S1S
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: N9PJ
MSN: 172RG0122
Total airframe hrs:3201 hours
Engine model:Lycoming O-360-F16A
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Minor
Category:Accident
Location:Westminister, CA -   United States of America
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Long Beach, CA (KLGB)
Destination airport:Upland, CA (KCCB)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:


Probable Cause: The pilot of the Pitts misjudged the clearance while maneuvering under the Cessna.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX00LA315
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 year and 2 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB LAX00LA315

Revision history:

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