Crash location | Unknown |
Nearest city | Sandy, OR
45.397343°N, 122.261476°W |
Tail number | N5916C |
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Accident date | 27 Aug 1989 |
Aircraft type | Beech C35 |
Additional details: | None |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE SEPARATION OF THE BOLT CONNECTING THE THROTTLE ROD TO THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE ARM AND AN INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION PERFORMED 5 FLIGHT HOURS PRIOR TO THE OCCURRENCE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE OBSTRUCTIONS IN AND AROUND THE ONLY OPEN FIELD AVAILABLE FOR THE FORCED LANDING.