Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft by performing an aerobatic maneuver, resulting in total failure of the wing spar.
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NTSB investigation record
FTW97FA033
CompletedSchweizer Sgs1-36· N3616Z
- Date
- November 2, 1996
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Conditions
- VMC
- Record
- Completed
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