# NTSB Accident SEA96LA005
> **CHARD RV-3A** · 1995-10-08 · FOREST GROVE, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA96LA005
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04790
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-10-08
- **Location:** FOREST GROVE, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.549171, -123.149024
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CHARD
- **Model:** RV-3A
- **Registration:** N27RV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the aircraft, followed by the failure of the right wing main spar.

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