Pilot Debrief

Beech 35-C33A near Longmont, CO — 2008-07-23

Final reportDEN08LA128
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Date
2008-07-23
Location
Longmont, CO, USA
Airport
LMO
Aircraft
Beech 35-C33A
Registration
N7965M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot said that when he was on final approach, he noticed he was slightly below the glidepath and added power to compensate, The engine did not respond and he was forced to land in a barley field. Examination of the engine disclosed power train continuity and thumb compression on all cylinders. The fractured throttle arm failed in overload. The reason for the loss of power was not determined.

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