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Aviation accident WPR24FA182

1 fatal · VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 · 2024-06-06 · Auburn, WA, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR24FA182
Event ID
20240606194412
Type
Accident
Date
2024-06-06
Location
Auburn, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.311494, -122.23403

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
VANS AIRCRAFT INC
Model
RV-12
Registration
N412JN
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper installation of the control stick pushrod assemblies, which resulted in separation of the left pushrod and a total loss of roll control during flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to detect the installation error during the airplane’s construction, inspection, and subsequent maintenance.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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