MINR · CESSNA 402 · 2017-09-13 · Nantucket, MA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA17LA329
Event ID
20170913X93308
Type
Accident
Date
2017-09-13
Location
Nantucket, MA, USA
Coordinates
41.250831, -70.067497
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
402
Registration
N836GW
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The separation of the pushrod from the elevator trim tab actuator, which rendered controlled flight impossible. Contributing to the separation of the pushrod was the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure it to the elevator trim tab actuator.