Aviation accident DEN06LA116

1 fatal · Baker RV-3AB · 2006-08-24 · Laramie, WY, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN06LA116
Event ID: 20060830X01259
Type: Accident
Date: 2006-08-24
Location: Laramie, WY, USA
Coordinates: 41.311668, -105.675003

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Baker
Model: RV-3AB
Registration: N43EM
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The in-flight failure of the right wing spar during aerobatic flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the service bulletin issued by the kit manufacturer.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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