According to a report released Oct. 24 by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), investigators are focused on a key part of the plane’s pitch control system, which allows the pilot to steer the plane up or down. They found the components of the horizontal stabilizer actuator – a barrel-like mechanism in the tail of the aircraft – had separated.
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Exact same reason of that Alaska plane that went down off Southern California.
Crazy to think that there are no redundancies for a part that small. Makes you rethink if you ever want to get on a small plane like that.
1:03 Ah, I hate to point out that the threaded portion that is meant to hold the pivot has random, hand made holes in it. The report shows the cotter pinned nut and that is not the problem. The threaded area meant to lock down the pivot has only 4 threads ( shown as "clamp nut") and 2 of the threads are damaged by what looks like a shade tree mechanics attempt at securing a failed part. At least the maintenance person needs to be charged, if not the owner of the company.
A preliminary release of information is common. This often triggers an inspection order for other planes.