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Aviation accident CHI96FA185

1 fatal · Corey CIRRUS VK-30 · 1996-06-03 · LAPEER, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI96FA185
Event ID
20001208X05910
Type
Accident
Date
1996-06-03
Location
LAPEER, MI, USA
Coordinates
43.039012, -83.319519

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Corey
Model
CIRRUS VK-30
Registration
N7033G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
NR
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

incomplete cure of the bonding material in the cruise flap, improper material in the cruise flap hinge, and improper welding of the cruise flap push rod end caps. Factors were delamination of the cruise flap, partial failure of the cruise flap hinge, and fatigue failure of the outboard cruise flap push rod.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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