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April 26, 2013 · Engineering & Research 415-C · N94305
Little Falls, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 26, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Little Falls, MN
Aircraft
Engineering & Research 415-C
Tail Number
N94305
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA262
The pilot reported that he was performing takeoffs and landings when the accident occurred. He said that on one of the landings, when the airplane was on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, the engine went to idle. The pilot attempted to land the airplane on the runway, but the airplane struck a fence short of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the outer flexible sheath of the throttle cable came loose from the crimped metal sleeve, which was part of the instrument panel fitting. Movement of the cockpit throttle control would not actuate the throttle arm of the carburetor. Records indicated that the airplane was manufactured in 1946 and the throttle cable appeared to be original. No entry indicating replacement of the cable was found in the airplane's maintenance records.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Engine controls-Power lever-Failure - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing take-offs and landings when the accident occurred. On one of the landings, when the airplane was on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, the engine went to idle. The pilot attempted to land the airplane on the runway but struck a fence short of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed that the outer flexible sheath of the throttle cable had come loose from the crimped metal sleeve which was part of the instrument panel fitting. Movement of the cockpit throttle control would not actuate the throttle arm of the carburetor. Records indicated that the airplane was manufactured in 1946 and the throttle cable appeared to be original. No entry indicating replacement of the cable was found in the airplane's maintenance records.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLittle Falls/Morrison County (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length4010 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEngineering & Research 415-C
Tail NumberN94305
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C85-12-F · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC