# NTSB Accident CEN11LA459
> **WINGTIP TO WINGTIP, LLC PANZL S-330** · 2011-07-03 · Battle Creek, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN11LA459
- **Event ID:** 20110707X24548
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-07-03
- **Location:** Battle Creek, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.306388, -85.25
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** WINGTIP TO WINGTIP, LLC
- **Model:** PANZL S-330
- **Registration:** N330JK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The inadequate aileron hinge design, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left aileron following a fatigue failure of the center hinge rod-end.

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