# NTSB Accident CHI07LA191
> **Piper PA-22-135** · 2007-07-04 · Johnson, NE, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI07LA191
- **Event ID:** 20070711X00909
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2007-07-04
- **Location:** Johnson, NE, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-22-135
- **Registration:** N3737A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible.  Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the lift strut, the corroded lift strut, and not following required procedures for ferry permits by the owner/pilot.

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