DATE OF INCIDENT:  1/22/2026

DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT:

The aircraft lost control while taxiing for takeoff due to a non-responsive left rudder and brakes.  Aircraft then exited the runway into the grassy area.

DATE OF LAST INSPECTION:  10/21/25

AIRCRAFT:    1953 Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer   N3573A   S/N: 22-1847     TT:  2,994

ENGINE:   Lycoming   MODEL:  0-290-D2   S/N:  4958-21   TT: UNK     TSMOH:  462

PROPELLER:  Sensenich    MODEL:  11174DM   S/N:  17853    TT: UNK    

AVIONICS / EQUIPMENT:  See Photos

Airspeed

Altitude

Attitude Indicator

Compass

Directional Gyro

EI FP -5L

EI Volt / Amp

ELT

Garmin GI 106A

Garmin GNS 430

Garmin GTX 335 WAAS

PS Engineering PM 501

Vertical Speed

DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGE:  See Photos

Fuselage

Rudder

LH Wing

LH Elevator

LH Stabilizer

REMARKS:

Logbooks - We digitize ALL logbooks available, if it's not digitized then it's not available unless otherwise

Times are per logbook entries

Wings are attached

Two tach changes - one at 1,901 page 33, and one at 631.5 page 21 plus current tach of 461.5.  Total time listed is based on these numbers.  Make your own determination

Engine Top OH pg 36

No prop logbook - prop info is from engine logbook

LOCATION OF SALVAGE:   Owasso, OK

SALVAGE MAY BE INSPECTED BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: Salvage@UnderwritersSalvageCompany.com