SERS · Piper PA-28-160 · 2006-06-02 · Laurel, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA06LA109
Event ID
20060616X00752
Type
Accident
Date
2006-06-02
Location
Laurel, MT, USA
Coordinates
45.710556, -108.749168
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-160
Registration
N1123W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the left-hand control yoke to the left-hand control column, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly verify the installation, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control in flight while maneuvering and subsequent impact with terrain.