# NTSB Accident LAX01FA144
> **Schleicher ASW-20** · 2001-04-14 · Williams, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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