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September 9, 2021 · Cessna 172S · N782JA

Venice, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Venice, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172S (2007)
Tail Number
N782JA
Operator
Florida Flight Training Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA359

The pilot reported that, during the descent for landing, the engine did not respond when he attempted to level off and increase power. Further attempts to adjust the throttle were unsuccessful and engine rpm remained at 1,900. As the airplane was over the runway, the pilot was unable to slow it down, so he forced the nose down onto the grass that was beyond the runway end. After the airplane touched down, it bounced twice, collided with a fence, and nosed over. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were unhurt. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the scene confirmed the substantial damage and found that the connecting hardware for the linkage between the fuel injector servo and the throttle cable were missing. The missing bolt, washer, and nut were subsequently found loose, inside the engine cowling; however, the nut was inconsistent with the nut required by the aircraft illustrated parts manual. The engine had been overhauled and reinstalled about 50 operating hours before the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttle during flight.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, during the descent for landing, the engine did not respond when he attempted to level off and increase power. Further attempts to adjust the throttle were unsuccessful and engine rpm remained at 1,900. As the airplane was over the runway, the pilot was unable to slow it down, so he forced the nose down onto the grass that was beyond the runway end. After the airplane touched down, it bounced twice, collided with a fence, and nosed over. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were unhurt. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector who responded to the scene confirmed the substantial damage and found that the connecting hardware for the linkage between the fuel injector servo and the throttle cable were missing. The missing bolt, washer, and nut were subsequently found loose, inside the engine cowling; however, the nut was inconsistent with the nut required by the aircraft illustrated parts manual. The engine had been overhauled and reinstalled about 50 operating hours before the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportVenice Muni (1nm S)
Runway05/2
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN782JA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlorida Flight Training Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 11 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3900 ft
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data