# NTSB Accident ANC03LA021
> **de Havilland DHC-3** · 2002-12-28 · Nikolai, AK, USA · NONE
## 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.

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