# NTSB Accident WPR14FA181
> **AERO TEK INC. ZUNI** · 2014-05-03 · Aguila, AZ, USA · FATL
## 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.

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