# NTSB Accident FTW98LA071
> **Unknown QUICKSILVER GT-500** · 1997-12-21 · SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98LA071
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09309
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-21
- **Location:** SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.66027, -98.340644
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Unknown
- **Model:** QUICKSILVER GT-500
- **Registration:** UNREG
- **FAR Part:** 103
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the kitplane builder's improper installation of the bolts attaching the left leading edge wing strut fitting to the leading edge spar, which resulted in the eventual failure of the fitting and the ensuing loss of control.  Related factors were: the owner/pilot's failure to ensure that a condition inspection of the aircraft was performed, and failure of the aircraft's emergency (Ballistic Recovery System) parachute to fully deploy.

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