# NTSB Accident CHI00LA034
> **Taylorcraft F-21** · 1999-12-01 · HOULTON, WI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI00LA034
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20201
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-12-01
- **Location:** HOULTON, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.070087, -92.750045
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** F-21
- **Registration:** N2005J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the mechanic failed to torque the rod cap bolt during the major engine overhaul.  Factors relating to the accident included the rough field and the collapsed landing gear.

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