# NTSB Accident ATL02FA101
> **Luscombe LL-8-E** · 2002-05-17 · Olar, SC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL02FA101
- **Event ID:** 20020521X00708
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-05-17
- **Location:** Olar, SC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.219722, -81.21611
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Luscombe
- **Model:** LL-8-E
- **Registration:** N71344
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The in-flight separation of the elevator push-pull control tube that resulted in a loss of flight control and subsequent collision with the ground.

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