# NTSB Accident ERA11CA108
> **PIPER PA-22-150** · 2011-01-06 · Thomaston, GA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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