SERS · Champion 7KCAB · 2001-03-17 · Ragley, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW01LA082
Event ID
20010327X00652
Type
Accident
Date
2001-03-17
Location
Ragley, LA, USA
Coordinates
30.509109, -93.230018
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Champion
Model
7KCAB
Registration
N9017L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the loose clamp (Nicopress fitting) on the elevator control cable due to inadequate quality control during the cable's manufacturing, which allowed the cable to disconnect and restricted the pilot's control of the airplane during landing.