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February 1, 1984 · Bellanca 17-30A · N4096B
Santa Fe, NM
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Santa Fe, NM
Aircraft
Bellanca 17-30A
Tail Number
N4096B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN84LA080
THE PLT NOTICED THE THROTTLE STICKING ON TAKEOFF AND TRIED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BUT THE THROTTLE WAS BINDING. THE ACFT TOOKOFF AT A BELOW NORMAL SPEED AND HAD TO BE LANDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND & SEVERAL TREES. AN ENGINEER SAID THE THROTTLE FRICTION SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTICEABLE TO THE PLT FOR SOME TIME PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. A MECHANIC SAID THE CABLE IS SUPPOSE TO BE INSPECTED ON THE ANNUAL INSPECTION FOR 'FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT'. THE LAST ANNUAL WAS APRX 8 MOS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PLT NOTICED THE THROTTLE STICKING ON TAKEOFF AND TRIED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BUT THE THROTTLE WAS BINDING. THE ACFT TOOKOFF AT A BELOW NORMAL SPEED AND HAD TO BE LANDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND & SEVERAL TREES. AN ENGINEER SAID THE THROTTLE FRICTION SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTICEABLE TO THE PLT FOR SOME TIME PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. A MECHANIC SAID THE CABLE IS SUPPOSE TO BE INSPECTED ON THE ANNUAL INSPECTION FOR 'FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT'. THE LAST ANNUAL WAS APRX 8 MOS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 MST
Nearest AirportSanta Fe Co. (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length6297 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 17-30A
Tail NumberN4096B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-KIA · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO