# NTSB Accident LAX02LA096
> **Rotorway Rotorway Exec 90** · 2002-02-25 · Phoenix, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02LA096
- **Event ID:** 20020227X00266
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-02-25
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.276668, -112.118057
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Rotorway
- **Model:** Rotorway Exec 90
- **Registration:** N9876D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student's inadvertent over control of the throttle mechanism, which resulted in the bending of the throttle mechanical stop and binding the linkage in the idle position.  Also causal was the CFI's inadequate supervision.  A factor in the accident was the CFI's inability to add engine power due to the bent throttle mechanism during a practice autorotation.

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