SERS · Kirkpatrick Buzzard · 2010-08-04 · Lincoln, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR10CA398
Event ID
20100812X54832
Type
Accident
Date
2010-08-04
Location
Lincoln, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.913887, -121.293891
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Kirkpatrick
Model
Buzzard
Registration
N84BS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of control due to the mechanical disconnection of an aileron pushrod from its bellcrank as a result of the mechanic's failure to properly secure the pushrod attach hardware. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.