MINR · MOONEY M20J · 2013-07-29 · Leonardtown, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA13LA342
Event ID
20130730X31545
Type
Accident
Date
2013-07-29
Location
Leonardtown, MD, USA
Coordinates
38.287776, -76.601112
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
MOONEY
Model
M20J
Registration
N4570H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation and inspection of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the throttle linkage coming loose and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.