# NTSB Accident DEN01LA017
> **2000 McCoy Genesis** · 2000-11-22 · Fort Collins, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN01LA017
- **Event ID:** 20010620X01224
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-11-22
- **Location:** Fort Collins, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.520347, -105.139694
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** 2000 McCoy
- **Model:** Genesis
- **Registration:** N9931W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure of an airframe stringer due to improper construction by the builder/pilot which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable.  A factor was failure by the builder pilot to follow procedures and secure the engine prior to deploying the aircraft recovery parachute.

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