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May 2, 2008 · Bellanca 14-13-3A · N1255R
San Marcos, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Marcos, TX
Aircraft
Bellanca 14-13-3A
Tail Number
N1255R
Operator
Personal Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA149
The pilot was within 5 miles of his destination airport at the termination of a short cross country flight at 2000 feet above ground level. When the pilot reduced throttle to begin his descent the engine went to idle and throttle control was no longer available. The pilot decided to attempt to make his destination airport but landed in an open field short of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing main spar. The pilot received no injuries. Upon investigation of the engine it was discovered that the throttle cable clevis swag failed at the cable housing and throttle control was no longer available.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the throttle cable clevis swage. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain available for landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was within 5 miles of his destination airport at the termination of a short cross country flight at 2,000 feet above ground level. When the pilot reduced the throttle to begin his descent, the engine went to idle and throttle control was no longer available. The pilot decided to attempt to make his destination airport but landed in an open field short of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing main spar. The pilot received no injuries. Upon investigation of the engine, it was discovered that the throttle cable clevis swage failed at the cable housing and throttle control was no longer available.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 14-13-3A
Tail NumberN1255R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonal Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-F · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350°, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.75 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC