# NTSB Accident CHI01LA008
> **Walton RV-6** · 2000-10-11 · SAINT PAUL, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI01LA008
- **Event ID:** 20001215X45418
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-10-11
- **Location:** SAINT PAUL, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.99073, -92.900596
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Walton
- **Model:** RV-6
- **Registration:** N796W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The rudder tube failure, and aircraft control not possible during the flare by the pilot.  A factor was the service bulletin not being complied with by the mechanic during the condition inspection.

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