# NTSB Accident FTW98LA160
> **Aero Commander 100** · 1998-03-26 · FORT WORTH, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98LA160
- **Event ID:** 20001211X09678
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-03-26
- **Location:** FORT WORTH, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.699623, -97.389694
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aero Commander
- **Model:** 100
- **Registration:** N5530M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The separation of the aileron control rod due to bending overstress. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the precautionary landing.

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