NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N5553X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
NTSB CEN18LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVinton, IALoss of throttle control input due to a failure in the throttle control system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and reinstallation of worn parts by maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA84LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNampa, IDThe acft began to lose power while engaged in aerial application so the plt dumped his load and headed for the airstrip. Enroute the power deteriorated so the plt elected to land. Cutting the mixture gave the engine a surge which caused an overshoot into…NTSB SEA74FYA02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHomedale, ID
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N5553X and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20180717011459ALanding: Approach · Vinton, IAUpon landing runway 9, pilot was unable to reduce engine power so a go-around was initiated. During the downwind approach throttle input was needed to maintain engine RPM. Turning for final the pilot pulled throttle control back to reduce engine RPM. The…Incident 20110511011069IManeuver · Eureka, WADuring agricultural opertions the pilot surveyed the field to be sprayed and then commenced his spray runs. Pilot stated that as he was applying fungicide to the wheat field he struck two high voltage powerlines. The aircraft continued to fly without any…Accident 19840814040449AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Nampa, IDLost partial power. Nosed over on the forced landing. Throttle bolt had falled disconnecting the throttle.Accident 19730707020039AForced/Precautionary Landing · Homedale, IDMassive internal failures of cylinders and rods. Crashed in 4FT deep river. Rinsing spray system.
Service difficulty reports · 1
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