NONE · Piper PA 18 · 2019-11-16 · Livermore, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR20LA026
Event ID
20191117X11447
Type
Accident
Date
2019-11-16
Location
Livermore, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.696109, -121.819725
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA 18
Registration
N8589D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation of the flight control stick, which resulted in separation of the flight control stick from the stick stub assembly and an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.