NONE · TAYLOR Smith Mini DSA-1 · 2001-07-22 · Sultan, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA01LA141
Event ID
20010724X01503
Type
Accident
Date
2001-07-22
Location
Sultan, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.849132, -121.740966
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
TAYLOR
Model
Smith Mini DSA-1
Registration
N53BT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and ultimately, the pilot's total loss of pitch control.