# NTSB Accident NYC08FA218
> **DEHAVILLAND DHC6** · 2008-06-18 · Hyannis, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC08FA218
- **Event ID:** 20080702X00969
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2008-06-18
- **Location:** Hyannis, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.671943, -70.270553
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** DEHAVILLAND
- **Model:** DHC6
- **Registration:** N656WA
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to issue an airworthiness directive making the manufacturer's previously-issued flight control lock service bulletins mandatory.

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