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Engine Power Loss Leads to Forced Landing and Ditch Collision; Throttle Linkage Wear Identified (N1395T)

River Ranch, FL, US

On April 10, 1994, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N1395T) was involved in an aviation accident near River Ranch, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The throttle linkage had become disconnected from the fuel control due to excessive wear of the linkage connection. 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 cruise flight, an airplane experienced a loss of engine power and collided with a ditch during a forced landing in a field. Postaccident examination revealed the throttle linkage had disconnected from the fuel control due to excessive wear. The aircraft had undergone a 100-hour inspection 11 days prior, 8 flight hours before the accident.

Accident Overview

While operating in cruise flight, the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot executed a forced landing in a field, during which the aircraft collided with a ditch. No further details about the phase of flight or environmental conditions were provided.

Postaccident Examination

Following the accident, FAA inspectors examined the aircraft. Their inspection determined that the throttle linkage had become disconnected from the fuel control unit. The disconnection was attributed to excessive wear of the linkage connection point.

Maintenance History

The aircraft had received a 100-hour inspection 11 days before the accident. In the intervening period, the aircraft accumulated approximately 8 flight hours. The relationship between the recent inspection and the discovered wear was not specified in the source.

Probable cause

The throttle linkage had become disconnected from the fuel control due to excessive wear of the linkage connection.
Maintenance error

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Apr 1994 Piper PA-28R-200 accident near River Ranch, FL?

During cruise flight, an airplane experienced a loss of engine power and collided with a ditch during a forced landing in a field. Postaccident examination revealed the throttle linkage had disconnected from the fuel control due to excessive wear. The aircraft had undergone a 100-hour inspection 11 days prior, 8…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Apr 1994 involved a Piper PA-28R-200, registration N1395T, at River Ranch, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The throttle linkage had become disconnected from the fuel control due to excessive wear of the linkage connection.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X01155. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.