1 fatal · Kolb Company TWINSTAR TA-2 · 1998-10-23 · BRYAN, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW99FA016
Event ID
20001211X11253
Type
Accident
Date
1998-10-23
Location
BRYAN, TX, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Kolb Company
Model
TWINSTAR TA-2
Registration
N4281Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control as result of the partial separation of the elevator trim tab resulting in the inability to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the improper design and installation of the elevator trim tab.