# NTSB Accident LAX00LA155
> **Smith RV-4** · 2000-04-15 · WILLOWS, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00LA155
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20854
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-04-15
- **Location:** WILLOWS, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.499515, -122.279914
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Smith
- **Model:** RV-4
- **Registration:** N63SM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Disconnection of the elevator push rod due to the owner/builder's improper installation of the rear jam nut on the elevator pushrod.

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