# NTSB Accident SEA89FA157
> **BEECH C35** · 1989-08-27 · SANDY, OR, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA89FA157
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29253
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-08-27
- **Location:** SANDY, OR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.379375, -122.229095
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** C35
- **Registration:** N5916C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE BOLT CONNECTING THE THROTTLE ROD TO THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE ARM AND AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION PERFORMED 5 FLIGHT HOURS PRIOR TO THE OCCURRENCE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE OBSTRUCTIONS IN AND AROUND THE ONLY OPEN FIELD AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

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