# NTSB Accident WPR13LA262
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 2013-06-04 · Burlington, WA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR13LA262
- **Event ID:** 20130604X24846
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-06-04
- **Location:** Burlington, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.474723, -122.42472
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N5808U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the rudder bar assembly during landing due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of the rudder bar assembly.

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