On October 2, 1988, a Piper PA-30 (registration N7484Y) operated by Charles Russell was involved in an aviation accident near LA Follette, TN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to an autopilot problem. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The pilot reported an autopilot problem and was not able to maintain control of the airplane. The airframe components were scattered in a circular pattern.
The pilot reported an autopilot problem and was not able to maintain control of the airplane. The airframe components were scattered in a circular pattern.
All fractures displayed overload failures. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system or component failure. The airplane center section was destroyed by the post crash fire.
The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to an autopilot problem.