4 fatal · BELLANCA 17-31A · 1995-07-10 · HOT SPRINGS, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW95FA277
Event ID
20001207X03927
Type
Accident
Date
1995-07-10
Location
HOT SPRINGS, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.449531, -93.099777
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
BELLANCA
Model
17-31A
Registration
N39875
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NBRT
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AS A RESULT OF THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. FACTORS WERE THE NIGHT CONDITION AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.