# NTSB Accident LAX03LA230
> **Aero Commander S2R** · 2003-07-10 · Tulelake, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03LA230
- **Event ID:** 20030717X01127
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-07-10
- **Location:** Tulelake, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.887222, -121.359443
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aero Commander
- **Model:** S2R
- **Registration:** N8912Q
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove the gust lock, which resulted in his loss of airplane control.

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