1 fatal · Schleicher ASW-20 · 2001-04-14 · Williams, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX01FA144
Event ID
20010419X00779
Type
Accident
Date
2001-04-14
Location
Williams, CA, USA
Coordinates
39.109058, -122.269248
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Schleicher
Model
ASW-20
Registration
N47TR
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to attach the elevator control rod to the elevator, resulting in a loss of pitch control and subsequent ground impact. Additional factors were the failure to complete a positive control check and the lack of clear guidance in the assembly procedures.