NONE · de Havilland DHC-3 · 2002-12-28 · Nikolai, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA021
Event ID
20030103X00005
Type
Accident
Date
2002-12-28
Location
Nikolai, AK, USA
Coordinates
62.866664, -153.916671
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
de Havilland
Model
DHC-3
Registration
N3904
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
An improper and undocumented major repair of the elevator torque tube support assembly by an unknown person, which resulted in an in-flight disconnection of the airplane's right elevator, and a jammed rudder. A factor associated with the accident is the inadequate inspection of the airplane by company maintenance personnel.