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May 9, 2008 · Piper PA-36 · N2368Y
Thomas, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Thomas, OK
Aircraft
Piper PA-36
Tail Number
N2368Y
Operator
Cornbread S Leasing Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA136
The commercial pilot had just departed for an aerial application flight when shortly after takeoff the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot reported that the engine seemed to go to idle, and that he was unable to restore power. During the forced landing, the airplane was substantially damaged. A postaccident inspection of the engine revealed that the bolt holding the throttle linkage to the fuel servo was missing. Because of the missing bolt, the throttle linkage became disconnected, and the pilot was unable to restore engine power.
NTSB Probable Cause
The disconnected throttle linkage resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the muddy forced landing site.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot had just departed for an aerial application flight, when shortly after take-off the single-engine airplane lost engine power. The pilot reported that the engine seemed to go to idle and that he was unable to restore power. He then maneuvered the aircraft for a landing. During the forced landing, the aircraft was substantially damaged. A post inspection of the aircraft engine revealed that the bolt holding the throttle linkage to the fuel servo was missing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 CDT
Nearest AirportThomas P Stafford (2nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-36
Tail NumberN2368Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCornbread S Leasing Service
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-720 · Reciprocating · 400
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time22:10
Weather SourceWFAC