# NTSB Accident ERA20LA044
> **Beech E35** · 2019-11-23 · Okeechobee, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA20LA044
- **Event ID:** 20191123X40229
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-11-23
- **Location:** Okeechobee, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.260555, -80.847503
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** E35
- **Registration:** N3315C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The separation of the throttle control cable from the carburetor throttle control lever resulting in the near total loss of engine power. Contributing to the separation of the throttle cable was the lack of proper securing hardware by unknown maintenance personnel.

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