# NTSB Accident LAX04FA167
> **Piper PA-38-112** · 2004-03-19 · Jean, NV, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX04FA167
- **Event ID:** 20040325X00371
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-03-19
- **Location:** Jean, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.755001, -115.254997
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N2421D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to regain control of the aircraft following an upset due to the disconnected primary right aileron control cable.  The failure of the company maintenance personnel to detect and correct the improperly secured turnbuckle fitting at the last 100-hour inspection is also causal.

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