# NTSB Accident ERA17LA329
> **CESSNA 402** · 2017-09-13 · Nantucket, MA, USA · MINR
## 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.

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