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Engine Power Loss Due to Broken Mixture Control Cable Leads to Forced Landing in Missouri (N9941U)

Malden, MO, US

On June 19, 1993, a Grumman AA-5A (registration N9941U) was involved in an aviation accident near Malden, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The mixture control cable broke at the mixture control swivel fitting, allowing the mixture to move to the idle cutoff position, resulting in a total loss of engine power. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a cross-country cruise, an airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed a forced landing on a rural road near Malden, Missouri, where the wing struck a road sign. Investigation found a broken mixture control cable had moved the mixture to idle cutoff.

Incident Details

An airplane was in cruise flight on a cross-country journey when a total loss of engine power occurred. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and executed a forced landing on a rural road near Malden, Missouri. During the landing roll, the airplane's wing struck a road sign.

Post-Accident Examination

An examination of the engine revealed that the mixture control cable had broken at the mixture control swivel fitting. As a result, the mixture control had moved to the idle cutoff position, which led to the loss of engine power.

The investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, number of occupants, injuries, damage extent, time of day, weather conditions, or ATC involvement.

Probable cause

The mixture control cable broke at the mixture control swivel fitting, allowing the mixture to move to the idle cutoff position, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
Engine failureFuel exhaustion & starvation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jun 1993 Grumman AA-5A accident near Malden, MO?

During a cross-country cruise, an airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed a forced landing on a rural road near Malden, Missouri, where the wing struck a road sign. Investigation found a broken mixture control cable had moved the mixture to idle cutoff.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jun 1993 involved a Grumman AA-5A, registration N9941U, at Malden, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The mixture control cable broke at the mixture control swivel fitting, allowing the mixture to move to the idle cutoff position, resulting in a total loss of engine power.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12576. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.