MINR · HARTLINE J BON HARTLINE KITFOX III · 2018-05-02 · Marathon, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN18LA157
Event ID
20180503X02040
Type
Accident
Date
2018-05-02
Location
Marathon, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.229591, -97.589981
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
HARTLINE J BON
Model
HARTLINE KITFOX III
Registration
N73BH
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the flaperon hinge attachment point during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of reinforcement of the hinge attachment point in accordance with the manufacturer’s service bulletin.