# NTSB Accident ATL02FA010
> **Cessna 310Q** · 2001-11-07 · Winston Salem, NC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL02FA010
- **Event ID:** 20011114X02235
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-11-07
- **Location:** Winston Salem, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.091667, -80.291664
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 310Q
- **Registration:** N7648Q
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Improper installation of the elevator trim tab control rod by maintenance personnel which allowed the control rod to disconnect and jam in the full up position (elevator full down) while in-flight. This resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.

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