# NTSB Accident CHI96LA246
> **ELLIOT STEEN SKYBOLT** · 1996-07-24 · BELLEVILLE, IL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96LA246
- **Event ID:** 20001208X06183
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-07-24
- **Location:** BELLEVILLE, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.540462, -90.060272
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ELLIOT
- **Model:** STEEN SKYBOLT
- **Registration:** N596E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the inadequate weld on the landing gear by the builder/pilot.

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