On 8 Dec 2008, a BEECH C23 operated by N60410 LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Panacea, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The mixture control cable came loose at the cable housing crimp, resulting in the loss of engine power. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During takeoff, an airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The pilot maneuvered away from trees and touched down near the runway edge, causing the nose gear to strike a runway light and break off. The FAA inspector found that the mixture control cable came loose at the cable housing crimp.
Accident Overview
During the takeoff roll, the airplane's engine lost power. The pilot used rudder and aileron inputs to maneuver the airplane away from a group of large trees. The airplane subsequently touched down near the edge of the runway. Upon landing, the nose gear struck a runway light and broke off. The airplane then spun approximately 180 degrees before coming to rest facing north. The underside of the fuselage sustained structural damage.
Investigation Findings
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane after the incident. The inspection revealed that the mixture control cable had come loose at the cable housing crimp. This condition resulted in the loss of engine power during the takeoff.
Probable cause
The mixture control cable came loose at the cable housing crimp, resulting in the loss of engine power.
Contributing factors
Inoperative
Related events
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