# NTSB Accident NYC07FA047
> **Cessna 310Q** · 2006-12-14 · Montgomery, NY, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC07FA047
- **Event ID:** 20061221X01825
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-12-14
- **Location:** Montgomery, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.490276, -74.249725
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 310Q
- **Registration:** N8FH
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Improper maintenance performed on the airplane by maintenance personnel, and the failure of the mechanic with an inspection authorization (IA) to verify the maintenance work performed, which resulted in a reverse elevator trim system, and subsequent loss of control and collision with trees during the initial climb from takeoff.

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