1 fatal · BEECH G35 · 2016-05-07 · Surprise, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR16FA102
Event ID
20160507X23700
Type
Accident
Date
2016-05-07
Location
Surprise, AZ, USA
Coordinates
33.640277, -112.363052
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
G35
Registration
N4401D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The mechanic's failure to properly secure the bolt connecting the throttle cable to the carburetor during the installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power.