MINR · Piper J3C-65 · 1999-03-01 · DENTON, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW99LA088
Event ID
20001205X00319
Type
Accident
Date
1999-03-01
Location
DENTON, TX, USA
Coordinates
33.209823, -97.060668
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
J3C-65
Registration
N92350
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The total loss of engine power on takeoff resulting from the failure of an incorrect throttle control cable clamp, which was installed by an unknown person. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.