# NTSB Accident NYC89FA033
> **BEECH A35** · 1988-11-18 · SHIRLEY, NY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC89FA033
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27334
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-11-18
- **Location:** SHIRLEY, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.790691, -72.87088
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** A35
- **Registration:** N8697A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAWN
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

LOSS OF CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF, DUE TO THE FAILURE (SEPARATION) OF THE RIGHT RUDDER CONTROL CABLE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS IMPROPER INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CABLE.

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