Jul 9, 2001
Accident
Substantial Clay, NY
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
Failure of the left aft cluster fitting due to a fatigue crack. Factors in the accident were the mechanic's failure to identify the crack at the last annual inspection, and the pilot's failure to identify the crack during the last daily inspection
NTSB NYC01LA167