# NTSB Accident FTW01LA082
> **Champion 7KCAB** · 2001-03-17 · Ragley, LA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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