ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 379921
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| Date: | Saturday 10 March 1984 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper J-3 |
| Owner/operator: | Thomas Merrifield |
| Registration: | N88168 |
| MSN: | 15785 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3500 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Indian Beach, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Clearwater, FL (KSPG) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING A BANNER TOWING OPERATION, THE PLT DESCENDED FROM 1200 FT TO 500 TO TOW OVER WATER NEAR A BEACH. WHEN HE ADVANCED THE THROTTLE TO LEVEL OFF THERE WAS NO RESPONSE TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT. THE ENG CONTINUED OPERATING AT ABOUT 1500 RPM. SUBSEQUENTLY, HE DITCHED THE ACFT ABOUT 80 YDS FROM THE SHORE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A CLAMP, HOLDING THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE TO THE THROTTLE, HAD COME LOOSE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA84LA102
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 10:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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