Incident Overview
A recently certificated private pilot was conducting practice touch-and-go landings. During the sequence, the throttle control rod became disconnected from the throttle cable, preventing the pilot from reducing power from full throttle.
Sequence of Events
After the second approach, the pilot found the throttle stuck at full power. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft back toward the airport in a high-speed, clean (no flaps) descending profile. The aircraft overshot the final approach and eventually struck trees and a fence slightly northwest of midfield.
Mechanical Failure
The throttle control rod detached from the throttle cable, rendering the throttle unable to be retarded from full power. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, or other identifying details.
Pilot Actions
There was no apparent attempt by the pilot to execute the stuck throttle procedures previously provided by her flight instructor during training. The source does not elaborate on the specific procedures or whether they were attempted.