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Aviation accident ATL07LA066

1 fatal · Szybowcowy Zaklad DO SZD-36A · 2007-03-31 · Sylacauga, AL, USA

Event

NTSB number
ATL07LA066
Event ID
20070403X00369
Type
Accident
Date
2007-03-31
Location
Sylacauga, AL, USA
Coordinates
33.169723, -86.303337

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
Szybowcowy Zaklad DO
Model
SZD-36A
Registration
N6SZ
FAR Part
091
Engines
0
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper installation of the left wing attachment pin, which allowed it to disengage during cruise flight, resulting in wing separation.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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