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Accident · No damage

FAA accident report · Amtr DSA1 · Sultan, WA · July 22, 2001

Date: July 22, 2001 · 19:20 local
Place: Sultan, WA
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: No damage
Aircraft: N53BT
NTSB investigation: NTSBSEA01LA141
Reported as: Amtr DSA1

N53BTRegistration cancelled Aug 6, 2012 · Taylor Robert H SMITH MINI DSA-1S/N DSA53T · Built 1980 Airframe modelTaylor Robert H SMITH MINI DSA-1 Engine modelLycoming 0-290 series4 cycle

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What happened

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(-23) According to witness' and pilot's account, the pilot lost elevator control during takeoff climb. Pilot proceeded to parachute from the aircraft. The pilot was not injured, however the aircraft was destroyed.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) ACCORDING TO WITNESS' AND PILOT'S ACCOUNT, THE PILOT LOST ELEVATOR CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB. PILOT PROCEEDED TO PARACHUTE FROM THE AIRCRAFT. THE PILOT WAS NOT INJURED, HOWEVER THE AIRCRAFT WAS DESTROYED.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB SEA01LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSultan, WAThe separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and ultimately, the pilot's total loss of pitch control.Jul 22, 2001 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N53BT · 1

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19840505018692ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Hayward, CAFormation flight landed and N53BT was turning on taxiway in front of N3528 who was unable to stop.May 5, 1984 · Substantial damage