# NTSB Accident SEA96FA010
> **Maule M-5-235C** · 1995-10-23 · Alta, WY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA96FA010
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04784
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-10-23
- **Location:** Alta, WY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.746046, -111.02925
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Maule
- **Model:** M-5-235C
- **Registration:** N71AR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the corrosion, consequent fatigue cracking and ultimate separation of the right wing forward lift strut.

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