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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Amtr MA-5 · Pierson, FL · June 25, 2003

Date: June 25, 2003 · 07:40 local
Place: Pierson, FL
Phase of flight: Fcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N707JK
NTSB investigation: NTSBMIA03LA134
Reported as: Amtr MA5
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 650 total400 in this make and model15 in the last 90 days

N707JKRegistration cancelled Jan 23, 2018 · Klien John L MA-5S/N EX01 · Built 1995 Airframe modelKlien John L MA-5 Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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(-23) PIC reported a loss of elevator control at cruise, lost control of aircraft and crashed in woods. FAA inspection found no continuity between yoke and elevator. Further inspection revealed bolt missing between yoke and elevator control rod end.

As the FAA filed it

(-23) PIC REPORTED A LOSS OF ELEVATOR CONTROL AT CRUISE, LOST CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT AND CRASHED IN WOODS. FAA INSPECTION FOUND NO CONTINUITY BETWEEN YOKE AND ELEVATOR. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED BOLT MISSING BETWEEN YOKE AND ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD END.

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 MIA03LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPierson, FLSeparation of the elevator push/pull tube from the rear cockpit's control stick for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of elevator control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.Jun 25, 2003 · Substantial damage