LAKE HARBOR, FL, USA
N9391L
American Aviation Corp. (AAC) AA-1A
THE PLT ADJUSTED THE MIXTURE TWICE DURING HIS DESCENT FROM 2500 FT MSL. THE SECOND ADJUSTMENT KILLED THE ENGINE AND A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A SUGAR CANE FIELD. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL CABLE WAS BROKEN. A REPLACEMENT CABLE HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH AD-75-09-07 ONLY 89 ACFT HOURS AGO.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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