# NTSB DEN84LA080: Bellanca 17-30A, N4096B, Santa Fe, NM, February 1, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 1, 1984, 16:15 local (23:15 UTC)
- Place: Santa Fe, NM
- Coordinates: 35.739601, -105.859565 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=35.7396&lon=-105.8596&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 16329
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=DEN84LA080
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/16329/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA080

## Analysis

THE PLT NOTICED THE THROTTLE STICKING ON TAKEOFF AND TRIED TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF BUT THE THROTTLE WAS BINDING. THE ACFT TOOKOFF AT A BELOW NORMAL SPEED AND HAD TO BE LANDED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND & SEVERAL TREES. AN ENGINEER SAID THE THROTTLE FRICTION SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTICEABLE TO THE PLT FOR SOME TIME PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. A MECHANIC SAID THE CABLE IS SUPPOSE TO BE INSPECTED ON THE ANNUAL INSPECTION FOR 'FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT'. THE LAST ANNUAL WAS APRX 8 MOS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff
  - throttle/power lever,cable - binding(mechanical) (contributing factor)
  - operation with known deficiencies in equipment - performed, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - throttle/power lever,cable - jammed (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing
- On ground/water collision with object, landing
  - object - tree(s) (contributing factor)

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N4096B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4096B-1996-08-07), registration cancelled 1996-08-07, S/N 001 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BELLANCA 17-30A
- Registry model: [Elam D B/Holcomb M APOLLO-I](https://openairdocs.org/model/elam-d-b-holcomb-m-apollo-i) (registry code 05628S9) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 76-30833
- Airframe hours: 1679
- Engines: CONTINENTAL IO-520-KIA 300 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Robert Orr
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: 100 hour, June 3, 1983
- Destination: E01, MONAHANAS, TX
- Airport: SAF, Santa Fe Co., runway 33, 6,297 × 100 ft, dirt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 57; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 1,981 total, 1,594 in this make and model, 1,981 as pilot in command, 25 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: calm
- Visibility: 100 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19840201001849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840201001849A), Feb 1, 1984: Blanca 1730A, Santa Fe, NM, Substantial damage. Throttle jammed at partial power on takeoff roll. Tried to abort. Struck ground and trees. Cable lacked lubrication

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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