# NTSB Accident MIA01LA219
> **Piper PA-28-140** · 2001-08-17 · Wilgrove, NC, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA01LA219
- **Event ID:** 20010828X01798
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-08-17
- **Location:** Wilgrove, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.190959, -80.739692
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N1453T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of maintenance personal to properly reconnect the throttle-cable-to carburetor attachment, resulting in a throttle cable disconnection while in the landing pattern, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain maintenance assistance once unfamiliar throttle action was detected.

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