During takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot maneuvered the airplane away from some large trees with rudder and aileron before 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 mixture control cable had come loose at the cable housing crimp, resulting in the loss of engine power.
December 8, 2008, Panacea, Fla., Beech C23
During takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot maneuvered the airplane away from some large trees with rudder and aileron before 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 mixture control cable had come loose at the cable housing crimp, resulting in the loss of engine power.
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft experienced an engine power loss during takeoff due to a loose mixture control cable.
- The pilot successfully maneuvered the airplane away from trees before touching down near the runway.
- Upon landing, the nose gear struck a runway light and broke off, causing the airplane to spin 180 degrees before coming to rest.
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