NONE · Cessna 172N · 1997-05-07 · LAS CRUCES, NM, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA180
Event ID
20001208X07908
Type
Accident
Date
1997-05-07
Location
LAS CRUCES, NM, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
172N
Registration
N733WJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation of the throttle arm castellated nut, which resulted in a partial loss of power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.