# NTSB Accident SEA03CA144
> **WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18** · 2003-07-21 · Burley, ID, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA03CA144
- **Event ID:** 20030929X01610
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-07-21
- **Location:** Burley, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.543056, -113.772224
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** WSK PZL Mielec
- **Model:** PZL-M-18
- **Registration:** N2709Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to remove the elevator gust lock prior to flight.  Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight.

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