1 fatal · SEAMAX AIRCRAFT M-22 · 2022-10-06 · East Hampton, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA23FA007
Event ID
20221006106079
Type
Accident
Date
2022-10-06
Location
East Hampton, NY, USA
Coordinates
41.0038, -72.1903
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
SEAMAX AIRCRAFT
Model
M-22
Registration
N46PD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An inflight separation of the right wing as a result of the manufacturer’s application of a bolt and nut in the upper wing strut attachment point that was inconsistent with the nut design intent and usage limitations.