4 fatal · Cessna 210L · 1999-04-28 · VERO BEACH, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99FA142
Event ID
20001205X00520
Type
Accident
Date
1999-04-28
Location
VERO BEACH, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.679037, -80.709838
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
210L
Registration
N3458H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever, cable. Also causal was the failure of the mechanic to install a cotter pin in the throttle control cable attach hardware at the throttle control arm, and failure of the company quality control inspector to verify after the job was completed that a cotter pin was installed, which resulted in disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle control arm after takeoff allowing the throttle control to move from the full open position. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.