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Aviation accident NYC97LA109

MINR · Piper PA-15 · 1997-06-07 · EASTON, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC97LA109
Event ID
20001208X08216
Type
Accident
Date
1997-06-07
Location
EASTON, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.679843, -75.219375

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
Piper
Model
PA-15
Registration
N4173H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

A failed aileron pulley which resulted in loss of tension and subsequent loss of aileron control. A factor was the failure of the mechanic to detect the failed aileron pulley during the annual inspection.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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