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 airplane experienced engine power loss during takeoff, prompting the pilot to maneuver it away from trees before an emergency landing near the runway edge.
- Upon touchdown, the nose gear struck a runway light, broke off, and the airplane spun 180 degrees before coming to rest.
- The cause of the engine power loss was identified as the mixture control cable coming loose at the cable housing crimp.
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