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NTSB investigation record

NYC98LA011

Completed

Schweizer Sgs1-26A· N1154N

Date
October 13, 1997
Location
Fairfield, PA
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

The improper installation of the elevator cables and elevator control bell-crank by the pilot, and an inadequate annual inspection by the mechanic. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight of the flight controls prior to takeoff.

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