# NTSB Incident NYC07IA194
> **Piper PA-44-180** · 2007-08-16 · New Bern, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC07IA194
- **Event ID:** 20070903X01298
- **Type:** Incident
- **Date:** 2007-08-16
- **Location:** New Bern, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.073055, -77.043052
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-44-180
- **Registration:** N30521
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A failure of the stabilator control cable turnbuckle terminal fitting due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, and the aircraft manufacturer's failure to provide adequate information in its maintenance manuals regarding the inspection of control cable terminals for corrosion.

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