# NTSB Accident NYC03MA183
> **Beech 1900D** · 2003-08-26 · Yarmouth, MA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC03MA183
- **Event ID:** 20030904X01459
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-26
- **Location:** Yarmouth, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.609722, -70.255554
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** 1900D
- **Registration:** N240CJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The improper replacement of the forward elevator trim cable, and subsequent inadequate functional check of the maintenance performed, which resulted in a reversal of the elevator trim system and a loss of control in-flight.  Factors were the flightcrew's failure to follow the checklist procedures, and the aircraft manufacturer's erroneous depiction of the elevator trim drum in the maintenance manual.

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