1 fatal · Rominger Zic Zac Bird · 2001-12-09 · Marina, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02LA043
Event ID
20011213X02398
Type
Accident
Date
2001-12-09
Location
Marina, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.67139, -121.746948
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Rominger
Model
Zic Zac Bird
Registration
N204ED
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure the right wing spar and the subsequent separation of the right wing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate maintenance, and the weakened wing structure due to a preexisting fuel tank leak.