# NTSB Accident LAX97LA271
> **Miller S-1** · 1997-08-04 · COTTONWOOD, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97LA271
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08667
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-04
- **Location:** COTTONWOOD, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.38097, -112.549537
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Miller
- **Model:** S-1
- **Registration:** N22RM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The inadequate strength and braking capability of the landing gear and wheel brakes, and the builder's attempt to adapt motorcycle parts to an aircraft application.  A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this experimental aircraft.

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