# NTSB Accident WPR15LA126
> **PIPER PA 18-150** · 2015-03-07 · Merced, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR15LA126
- **Event ID:** 20150308X30905
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-03-07
- **Location:** Merced, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.583332, -120.383331
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA 18-150
- **Registration:** N5385Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The separation of the flight control stick from the stub due to its improper installation.

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