Sep 27, 1997
Incident
SEATTLE, WA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause
Separation of the ABSB-4 aileron bus cable, resulting in reduced lateral controllability of the aircraft. Related factors were wear in the cable and inadequate inspection of the cable by company maintenance personnel.
NTSB SEA97IA219