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WILLIAM LOREN NOGGLE JA30 SUPERSTOL NO SERIES accident at Tennille, GA, 8 Jun 2024
On June 8, 2024, a WILLIAM LOREN NOGGLE JA30 SUPERSTOL NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Tennille, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of elevator control during flight due to the elevator control rod and its hardware disconnecting from its installation area, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
The loss of elevator control during flight due to the elevator control rod and its hardware disconnecting from its installation area, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the airplane and improperly performing the condition inspection without holding a repairman certificate.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotInadequate inspection
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 8 Jun 2024 WILLIAM LOREN NOGGLE JA30 SUPERSTOL NO SERIES accident near Tennille, GA?
The loss of elevator control during flight due to the elevator control rod and its hardware disconnecting from its installation area, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the airplane and improperly performing the…
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jun 2024 WILLIAM LOREN NOGGLE JA30 SUPERSTOL NO SERIES accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jun 2024 involved a WILLIAM LOREN NOGGLE JA30 SUPERSTOL NO SERIES, at Tennille, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The loss of elevator control during flight due to the elevator control rod and its hardware disconnecting from its installation area, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the airplane and improperly performing the…
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