NONE · Cessna 421A · 1997-11-07 · TOMAHAWK, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI98LA032
Event ID
20001208X09144
Type
Accident
Date
1997-11-07
Location
TOMAHAWK, WI, USA
Coordinates
45.470455, -89.720397
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
421A
Registration
N2957Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the elevator trim tab bolt backed out, allowing the trim tab to flutter, and destroy the elevator. The factors involved were improper annual inspection by the maintenance personnel, and the inadequate aircraft preflight done by the pilot.