1 fatal · Sukhoi SU-29 · 1996-03-21 · NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW96FA151
Event ID
20001208X05392
Type
Accident
Date
1996-03-21
Location
NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Sukhoi
Model
SU-29
Registration
N729SU
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The in-flight loss of a bolt in the elevator control system due to improper installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in a disconnection of the elevator control system that rendered the airplane uncontrollable.