# NTSB Accident CHI97LA266
> **Swearingen SA226TC** · 1997-08-20 · DES MOINES, IA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA266
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08593
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-20
- **Location:** DES MOINES, IA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Swearingen
- **Model:** SA226TC
- **Registration:** N224AM
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to perform the emergency procedure for shut-down of the right engine.  Factors relating to the accident were: the power lever cable became disconnected from the fuel control unit, due to improper maintenance; and reduced directional control of the airplane, when one engine remained at a high power setting.

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