# NTSB Accident NYC04TA103
> **McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30** · 2004-04-11 · Atlantic Ocean, AO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC04TA103
- **Event ID:** 20040415X00469
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-04-11
- **Location:** Atlantic Ocean, AO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.63562, -72.860687
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 252
- **Total aboard:** 252
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** DC-10-30
- **Registration:** N14075
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 3
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the number two upper forward right engine cowling attachment, which resulted in substantial damage to the right inboard elevator.  A factor was the inadequate procedures in the airliner maintenance manual.

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