# NTSB Accident NYC08LA087
> **Unknown Free Bird Sportlite** · 2008-01-27 · McCullough, AL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC08LA087
- **Event ID:** 20080210X00160
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-01-27
- **Location:** McCullough, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.166666, -87.525001
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Unknown
- **Model:** Free Bird Sportlite
- **Registration:** N75474
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight prior to the airplane being properly inspected and certified.

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