# NTSB Accident CEN13LA225
> **ATKINS ACRO-SPORT I** · 2013-04-12 · Midland, LA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN13LA225
- **Event ID:** 20130412X94025
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-04-12
- **Location:** Midland, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.150278, -92.483886
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** ATKINS
- **Model:** ACRO-SPORT I
- **Registration:** N5897
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the left elevator torque tube due to poor quality welds by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of pitch control.

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