# NTSB Accident CHI92FA223
> **EDRA/MCDERMITT SEABIRD/PETREL** · 1992-08-03 · OSHKOSH, WI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI92FA223
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15342
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-08-03
- **Location:** OSHKOSH, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.059623, -88.539077
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** EDRA/MCDERMITT
- **Model:** SEABIRD/PETREL
- **Registration:** N109SB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTING IN THE IN-FLIGHT STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TAILBOOM.

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