# NTSB Accident NYC97LA109
> **Piper PA-15** · 1997-06-07 · EASTON, PA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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