NONE · PIPER PA-22-150 · 2011-01-06 · Thomaston, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA11CA108
Event ID
20110110X95630
Type
Accident
Date
2011-01-06
Location
Thomaston, GA, USA
Coordinates
32.958889, -84.281669
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA-22-150
Registration
N5706D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The mechanic's failure to install a cotter retaining pin in the throttle arm retaining nut resulting in excessive throttle play and loss of engine power control.