# NTSB Accident FTW98LA064
> **Adams A55S** · 1997-12-06 · GALLUP, NM, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98LA064
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09304
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-06
- **Location:** GALLUP, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.519149, -108.73072
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Adams
- **Model:** A55S
- **Registration:** N1063V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the ground crewman to follow proper procedures. A factor relating to the accident was: the passenger failed to follow the pilot's verbal instructions.

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