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January 29, 1988 · Piper PA-32-300 · N4290R
Twin Falls, ID
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 29, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Twin Falls, ID
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N4290R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA88LA042
WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO REDUCE POWER TO DESCEND TO LAND HE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A POWER REDUCTION DUE TO THE THROTTLE ROD END SEPARATING IN FLIGHT. THE PILOT MADE A SPIRALLING DESCENT AND THEN SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE REMAINING TO THE RUNWAY AND LANDED 600 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY STRIKING RUNWAY THRESHOLD LIGHTS DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
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WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO REDUCE POWER TO DESCEND TO LAND HE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN A POWER REDUCTION DUE TO THE THROTTLE ROD END SEPARATING IN FLIGHT. THE PILOT MADE A SPIRALLING DESCENT AND THEN SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE REMAINING TO THE RUNWAY AND LANDED 600 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY STRIKING RUNWAY THRESHOLD LIGHTS DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:23 MST
Nearest AirportTwin Falls (0nm N)
Runway25
Runway Length8703 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN4290R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4B5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time19:30
Weather SourceWFAC