# NTSB Accident CHI01MA163
> **Learjet 25D** · 2001-06-12 · Salina, KS, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI01MA163
- **Event ID:** 20010619X01204
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-06-12
- **Location:** Salina, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.816944, -97.646385
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Learjet
- **Model:** 25D
- **Registration:** N333CG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The PIC's delayed remedial action during the elevator system oscillation, resulting in the failure of the aft elevator sector clevis due to reverse bending fatigue caused by vibration, and subsequent loss of elevator control.  Factors contributing to the accident were high and gusting winds, the crosswind, the airport perimeter fence, and the berm.

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