# NTSB Accident DEN93FA038
> **AEROSPATIALE SA316B** · 1993-04-01 · ASPEN, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN93FA038
- **Event ID:** 20001211X12110
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1993-04-01
- **Location:** ASPEN, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.190456, -106.819633
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AEROSPATIALE
- **Model:** SA316B
- **Registration:** N3153R
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL LOWER MIXING UNIT DUE TO FATIGUE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE  LOSS OF CONTROL.

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