NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N79111 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB WPR11MA454Accident · 11 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportReno, NVThe reduced stiffness of the elevator trim tab system that allowed aerodynamic flutter to occur at racing speeds. The reduced stiffness was a result of deteriorated locknut inserts that allowed the trim tab attachment screws to become loose and to initiate…NTSB OAK71FXQ16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedReno, NV
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N79111 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20110916023789ACruise/Level Flight · Reno, NVDuring the 3rd lap of the unlimited class Reno air race, a portion of the aircraft's elevator trim tab separated from the elevator causing the aircraft to abruptly pitch up. The g-load caused the pilot to black out and control of the aircraft was lost. The…Incident 19800904068669ITo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Van Nuys, CAEngine stopped after takeoff. Probable cause of failure was the carburetor.