# NTSB Accident DCA00MA026
> **Douglas DC-8-71F** · 2000-02-17 · RANCHO CORDOVA, CA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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