NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N5897 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB CEN13LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMidland, LAThe failure of the left elevator torque tube due to poor quality welds by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of pitch control.NTSB FTW88DPA04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFort Worth, TXDuring a personal flight, the engine failed and the pilot made a forced landing into an open field. During the landing, the airplane flipped to the inverted position. Investigation revealed no fuel in the tank or fuel system and no fuel spilled on the ground.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5897 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20130412006029AClimb · Morse, LAPilot was initiating a vertical climb to 3000 feet to perform an aerobatic maneuver and lost elevator authority. Pilot attempted to use the throttle to control aircraft pitch along with the remaining functional roll and yaw controls to steer aircraft. Pilot…Accident 19880721027719AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Fort Worth, TXRan out of fuel. Landed in a soft dirt field and flipped over.