# NTSB Accident CHI07LA104
> **Piper PA-22-108** · 2007-04-16 · Ava, MO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI07LA104
- **Event ID:** 20070508X00523
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-04-16
- **Location:** Ava, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.838333, -92.466667
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-22-108
- **Registration:** N4712Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the aileron cable eye splice during cruise flight.  Contributing to the accident were improper installation and service of the crimped cable sleeve, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.

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