NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N7568N and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ERA21LA268Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBloomsburg, PAThe pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.NTSB LAX89LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonterey, CAThe pilots improper use of the checklist when his attention was diverted.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N7568N and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20210519015719ALanding: Rollout · Bloomsburg, PA05/19/2021: N7568N crashed at N13 following an unsuccessful landing attempt. Pilot stated the plane porpised several times and the nose gear collapsed before he could initiate a go around. Damage to aircraft was substantial. Pilot received a few small cuts.Accident 19890512011399ALevel Off Touchdown · Monterey, CALanded gear up. Was distracted by radio transmissions. Failed to extend the landing gear.
Service difficulty reports · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
SDR 2003FA0001175Spar · crackedCRACKED WING SPAR WEB AT ATTACHMENT FOR RECIPROCATING FUEL PUMP ASSOCIATED WITH FLINT WING TIP AUXILIARY FUEL SYSTEM. VIBRATION ASSOCIATED WITH FUEL PUMP OPERATION CAUSES THIN SPAR WEB (.025 INCH) TO FLEX AND CRACK AT OUTSIDE RADIUS OF ATTACHMENT HARDWARE.SDR 96ZZZX41Bracket · crackedUPON INSPECTION OF RIGGING OF THE RUDDER AND ELEVATOR CONTOL SURFACES FOR A MODIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM OUTBOARD SIDE OF BRACKET. INSTALLED NEW BRACKETS, P/N 1232624-1 IAW SE 84-17, REV. 1.