# NTSB Accident CHI06LA268
> **Windler Tri Q2** · 2006-09-22 · Branson, MO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI06LA268
- **Event ID:** 20060929X01429
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-09-22
- **Location:** Branson, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.625831, -93.228889
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Windler
- **Model:** Tri Q2
- **Registration:** N6628K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Fatigue failure, originating in an area of surface corrosion, of the right elevator mid span hinge pin and the subsequent failure of the elevator torque tube.   Additional causes are the separation of the elevator from the airframe due to the hinge pin and torque tube failures, and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane after separation of the control surface.

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