# NTSB Accident DFW07LA102
> **Walker Zenith Zodiac 601 XL** · 2007-05-02 · Canadian, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DFW07LA102
- **Event ID:** 20070509X00539
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-05-02
- **Location:** Canadian, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.890556, -100.402221
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Walker
- **Model:** Zenith Zodiac 601 XL
- **Registration:** N10028
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper pre-flight planning and decision to depart  into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight break up.

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