On October 19, 1989, a Cessna 172 (registration N5336R) operated by Trew Aero,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Omaha, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The failure of the throttle cable assembly during the final approach phase. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An instructor pilot experienced a sudden engine failure during final approach due to a broken throttle cable, resulting in an emergency landing in a soybean field where the aircraft struck a fence.
What happened
The incident occurred while an instructor pilot was conducting flight operations. During the final approach phase for landing, the engine ceased responding to throttle inputs. Unable to maintain sufficient altitude or airspeed to reach the airport, the pilot initiated an emergency landing in a nearby soybean field. The aircraft collided with a fence upon impact.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the aircraft was conducted to determine the mechanical cause of the engine failure. The inspection revealed that the throttle cable assembly had failed, which prevented the pilot from controlling engine power.
Probable cause
The failure of the throttle cable assembly during the final approach phase.
What happened in the 19 Oct 1989 Cessna 172 accident near Omaha, NE?
An instructor pilot experienced a sudden engine failure during final approach due to a broken throttle cable, resulting in an emergency landing in a soybean field where the aircraft struck a fence.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Oct 1989 involved a Cessna 172, registration N5336R, operated by Trew Aero,inc., at Omaha, NE.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The failure of the throttle cable assembly during the final approach phase.
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