# NTSB Accident ERA17FA107
> **BEECH A45** · 2017-02-16 · Climax, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA17FA107
- **Event ID:** 20170216X12812
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-02-16
- **Location:** Climax, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.023611, -84.393058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BEECH
- **Model:** A45
- **Registration:** N3434G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.

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