NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N97168 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB NYC03LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhite Post, VAThe pilot/ mechanic's improper annual inspection including his rigging of the elevator flight control, and his subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane prior to flight, when he failed to detect the improperly rigged elevator flight control,…NTSB IAD01LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhite Post, VAthe pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N97168 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20030731030609AFinal Approach · White Post, VA(-23) During a test flight and on final approach, the pilot reported he lost elevator control and the aircraft dove for the ground. The control yolk was observed binding on the radio rack at the on site investigation.Accident 20010426016869AWhite Post, VA(-23) During takeoff roll, aircraft veered left off runway, went through barbed wire fence then struck 6' rock/dirt mound. Came to rest approx 150 yards beyond mound. Struck ground nose down. State police observed frost on the aircraft. Additionally the grass…