# NTSB Accident WPR10CA398
> **Kirkpatrick Buzzard** · 2010-08-04 · Lincoln, CA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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