# NTSB Accident CEN23LA172
> **PIPER PA-34-200** · 2023-05-03 · Coldspring, TX, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN23LA172
- **Event ID:** 20230504107813
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2023-05-03
- **Location:** Coldspring, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.578177, -95.177608
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-34-200
- **Registration:** N28HE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The stabilator trim rod assembly separated from the stabilator link assembly due to a missing connecting bolt, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control of the airplane.

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