Pilot Debrief

Piper PA-36 near Thomas, OK — 2008-05-09

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Date
2008-05-09
Location
Thomas, OK, USA
Airport
F91
Aircraft
Piper PA-36
Registration
N2368Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The disconnected throttle linkage resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the muddy forced landing site.

NTSB narrative

The commercial pilot had just departed for an aerial application flight when shortly after takeoff the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot reported that the engine seemed to go to idle, and that he was unable to restore power. During the forced landing, the airplane was substantially damaged. A postaccident inspection of the engine revealed that the bolt holding the throttle linkage to the fuel servo was missing. Because of the missing bolt, the throttle linkage became disconnected, and the pilot was unable to restore engine power.

NTSB coding

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