Aug 20, 2011
Accident
Lewiston, ME
Injuries1 serious, 3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The separation of the inflation tank gas line due to an improperly positioned valve o-ring. Contributing to the accident was the use of an unapproved inflation tank.
NTSB ERA11LA469