ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 294680
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| Date: | Sunday 8 August 2004 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Mustang Aeronautics Mustang II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N91061 |
| MSN: | 255 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 64 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-BIA |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rainelle, West Virginia -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rainelle, WV (WV30) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the homebuilt airplane reduced power on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern to initiate a low approach to the runway. The airplane was on final approach when the pilot attempted to add power to maintain his desired glide path. When he pushed the throttle lever forward, there was no response from the engine. Remedial actions by the pilot failed to restore control of the engine. During the subsequent forced landing to a field, the engine continued to run at the reduced power setting. On short final to the field, he noticed a dead tree with no foliage in his path, but determined that his altitude and airspeed were too low to maneuver around it. The airplane struck the tree, contacted the ground, spun around, and came to rest facing opposite the direction of travel. Examination of the throttle control after the accident revealed a separation of the throttle cable outer sheath and the inner throttle cable. When forward movement was applied to the throttle control, the inner cable bowed, and did not transfer forward motion to the throttle arm.
Probable Cause: The partial loss of engine power due to a broken throttle mechanism, which resulted in a forced landing over unsuitable terrain
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD04LA035
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2022 07:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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