# NTSB Accident ERA15LA360
> **J. Schilling S-19** · 2015-09-15 · East Falmouth, MA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA15LA360
- **Event ID:** 20150917X10446
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-09-15
- **Location:** East Falmouth, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.585556, -70.540275
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** J. Schilling
- **Model:** S-19
- **Registration:** N8DV
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The experimental airplane builder's failure to properly secure the stabilator trim tab push-pull tube’s connection, which resulted in the tube’s separation and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to detect the improperly secured connection during a recent condition inspection.

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