# NTSB Accident ATL01FA093
> **Boeing Stearman PT-17** · 2001-07-24 · Anniston, AL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL01FA093
- **Event ID:** 20010731X01560
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-07-24
- **Location:** Anniston, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.716667, -85.879165
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Boeing
- **Model:** Stearman PT-17
- **Registration:** N56920
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The inadvertent activation of the flight control gust locks by the pilot rated passenger that resulted in the loss of control inflight. Contributing was the pilot in commands failure to follow the airplane's pre-flight inspection check list.

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