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Accident: Siai-Marchetti SM-1019B

Jul 24, 2021 · Lewiston, ID

NTSB numberWPR21FA283Event id20210725103534

1
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check before takeoff.

NTSB docket WPR21FA283

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti SM-1019B
Registration
N28U
Year built
1977
Category
Airplane
Damage
Substantial
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Initial climb Loss of control in flight

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS)0 nm (0 km) south-west

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