On May 12, 1993, at 1730 central daylight time (CDT) an Elliott B 80, N42845, was destroyed on ground impact, following a forced landing. The airline transport rated pilot, also the owner, was not injured. Weather for the local area flight was visual meteorological conditions. The pilot reported on the enclosed report and during an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, that during his initial climb on a down wind leg the engine lost power. He further reported that he executed a forced landing and attempted to return to the runway. During the attempt to return to a runway environment the pilot positioned his aircraft for landing with a tailwind of 20 knots, with gusts to 28. An examination of the aircraft revealed that the throttle cable had disconnected from the throttle arm. Design specifications revealed that the engine would go to an idle situation.