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April 1, 1984 · Cessna U206G · N7383N
Lake Charles, LA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 1984
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 3 uninjured
Location
Lake Charles, LA
Aircraft
Cessna U206G
Tail Number
N7383N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW84LA179
THE ACFT HIT A TREE AND A DITCH DURING A FORCED LANDING ON A ROAD AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINEAFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE THROTTLE ROD HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE THROTTLE CONTROL ARM AT THE BOLT HOLE. THE HOLE HAD WORN THROUGH AND THE ROD HAD VIBRATED LOOSE. THE ACFT HAD A 100 HOUR INSPECTION ONLY 22 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE WORN SURFACES HAD TAKEN LONGER THAN 22 HOURS TO REACH THEIR DEGREE OF WEAR. ALSO, THE THROTTLE CABLE HAD BEEN REPLACED AT 850 HOURS. THE ACFT NOW HAD 1188 HOURS TOTAL TIME. THE C-206 SERVICE MANUAL INDICATES THAT THE ENGINE CONTROLS AND LINKAGE ARE TO BE INSPECTED EVERY 100 HOURS. THE ENGINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RUN AFTER INSTALLING A NEW THROTTLE ARM AND REPAIRING IMPACT DAMAGE.
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THE ACFT HIT A TREE AND A DITCH DURING A FORCED LANDING ON A ROAD AFTER THE ENGINE LOST POWER. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINEAFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE THROTTLE ROD HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE THROTTLE CONTROL ARM AT THE BOLT HOLE. THE HOLE HAD WORN THROUGH AND THE ROD HAD VIBRATED LOOSE. THE ACFT HAD A 100 HOUR INSPECTION ONLY 22 HOURS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THE WORN SURFACES HAD TAKEN LONGER THAN 22 HOURS TO REACH THEIR DEGREE OF WEAR. ALSO, THE THROTTLE CABLE HAD BEEN REPLACED AT 850 HOURS. THE ACFT NOW HAD 1188 HOURS TOTAL TIME. THE C-206 SERVICE MANUAL INDICATES THAT THE ENGINE CONTROLS AND LINKAGE ARE TO BE INSPECTED EVERY 100 HOURS. THE ENGINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RUN AFTER INSTALLING A NEW THROTTLE ARM AND REPAIRING IMPACT DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:17 CST
Nearest Airport13nm SE
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206G
Tail NumberN7383N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F-9 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 minor injuries), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor3
Uninjured3
Total6
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:17
Weather SourceWFAC