ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353206
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| Date: | Thursday 10 June 1999 |
| Time: | 14:14 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna A185F |
| Owner/operator: | Colorado Division Of Wildlife |
| Registration: | N4211C |
| MSN: | 18503823 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1979 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5389 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520-040B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Farmington, NM -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Farmington, NM |
| Creede, CO (Q39) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Shortly after takeoff, engine power dropped to idle. The pilot made a forced landing in a field 3 miles north of the airport. A mechanic from the airport examined the engine and discovered the throttle cable had become disconnected from the throttle linkage due to looseness of the nut and bolt. While the mechanic made the necessary repairs, the pilot examined the field and determined he had sufficient clearance for take off. After repairs were made, the pilot attempted to take off. As the airplane lifted off, the left main landing gear struck a mound of dirt. The impact sheared the mounting bolt and the left main landing gear fell off the airplane. The pilot flew back to the airport and landed with the airplane coming to rest on its left wing tip.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid a ground obstruction. Factors were the throttle linkage becoming disconnected due to an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and a dirt berm.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN99TA099
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 11:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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