1 fatal · AERO TEK INC. ZUNI · 2014-05-03 · Aguila, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR14FA181
Event ID
20140504X34426
Type
Accident
Date
2014-05-03
Location
Aguila, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.922779, -113.181388
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
AERO TEK INC.
Model
ZUNI
Registration
N22DA
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inability to maintain control of the glider after the tow cable separated prematurely due to an incomplete engagement of the cable in the control tow release system due to a missing spring.