# NTSB Accident ERA12FA018
> **BERGER MICHAEL A WAIEX** · 2011-10-22 · Washington, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA12FA018
- **Event ID:** 20111023X81705
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-10-22
- **Location:** Washington, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.816112, -82.820556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BERGER MICHAEL A
- **Model:** WAIEX
- **Registration:** N75654
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The in-flight failure of the aircraft’s Y-tail attachment structure during maneuvering flight due to overload. Contributing to the accident was, the kit manufacturer’s use of 14 CFR Part 23, Appendix A design guidelines intended for a conventional tail airplane without a V- (or Y-) tail.

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