BEECH C23
Panacea, FL — December 8, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 8, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA095 |
| Event ID | 20081218X34903 |
| Location | Panacea, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.98694, -84.39056 |
| Airport | Wakulla County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | C23 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to a failure of the mixture control cable housing attachment.
Full Narrative
During takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot maneuvered the airplane away from some large trees with rudder and aileron and the airplane touched down near the edge of the runway. The nose gear struck a runway light and broke off. The airplane then spun around approximately 180 degrees before coming to rest, facing north. The underside of the fuselage sustained structural damage. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the airplane reported that the mixture control cable came loose at the cable housing crimp, resulting in the loss of engine power.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.