# NTSB Accident FTW98LA155
> **Zito ZMI-A** · 1998-03-21 · OGDEN, UT, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98LA155
- **Event ID:** 20001211X09676
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-03-21
- **Location:** OGDEN, UT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.150085, -111.979873
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Zito
- **Model:** ZMI-A
- **Registration:** N669Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the improper placement of lead ballast by the pilot, resulting in an improper balance of the airplane; and the pilot's excessive control input to correct a nose high attitude, resulting in ground impact.

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