3 fatal · Douglas DC-8-71F · 2000-02-17 · RANCHO CORDOVA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
DCA00MA026
Event ID
20001212X20472
Type
Accident
Date
2000-02-17
Location
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.570095, -121.169754
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Douglas
Model
DC-8-71F
Registration
N8079U
FAR Part
121
Engines
4
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of pitch control resulting from the disconnection of the right elevator control tab. The disconnection was caused by the failure to properly secure and inspect the attachment bolt.