# NTSB Accident FTW96LA069
> **Ayres S2R-T34** · 1995-12-13 · WEST HELENA, AR, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW96LA069
- **Event ID:** 20001207X05005
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-12-13
- **Location:** WEST HELENA, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.539318, -90.639968
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Ayres
- **Model:** S2R-T34
- **Registration:** N3090C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Binding of the power lever linkage, due to corrosion, which resulted in a situation that led to an inadvertent shut-down of the engine at a critical point on the approach to land.  A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance.

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