N5325L

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-180S/N: 28-4628

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 14, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA243
Location
Latrobe, PA
Event ID
20110414X40226
Coordinates
40.274723, -79.406669
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle cable to the fuel servo.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5325L
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-4628
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WENTWORTH AIRCRAFT INC
Address
2825 13TH AVE S
Status
Deregistered
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55407-1417
Country
United States

Analysis

The commercial pilot stated that he was practicing an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach with his flight instructor/passenger. While on the glideslope, he attempted to add power, but noted no response from the engine. The engine revolutions per minute (rpm) remained at 1600. The pilot declared an emergency with the air traffic control tower, and began looking for an alternate off field landing site. Once located, he landed on a hill, substantially damaging the wings and landing gear. Postaccident examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the throttle cable had come loose from the arm on the fuel servo. A review of the airplane's maintenance records found that the airplane had undergone an engine change 32 hours prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA243