# NTSB Accident ATL03LA151
> **Sheppard S-2** · 2003-09-30 · Obion, TN, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL03LA151
- **Event ID:** 20031008X01680
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-09-30
- **Location:** Obion, TN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.321109, -89.107498
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Sheppard
- **Model:** S-2
- **Registration:** N39S
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the elevator control pushrod, that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with ground.

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