Aviation Accident Summary ANC85FA031

GIRDWOOD, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N6767B

PIPER PA-18

Analysis

THE PLT REPORTED A LOSS OF ELEVATOR CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB PORTION OF A TOUCH-&-GO LANDING. EXAMINATION OF THE WRECKAGE DISCLOSED A BROKEN TURNBUCKLE THAT WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE UPPER END OF THE ELEVATOR HORN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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