HAWTHORNE, NY, USA
N8302T
PIPER PA-28-181
THE FLT DEPARTED CLEVELAND AT 1539. THE FLT ENROUTE WAS CONDUCTED AT 6,000 FT. ABOUT 45 MI W OF DESTINATION THE FUEL GAGES INDICATED 5 GALS OF FUEL IN EACH OF THE TWO TANKS. AT ABOUT 5 MI W OF THE ARPT THE ENG QUIT. THE PLT MADE A FORCEDLANDING ON THE NORTHBOUND LANE OF A PARKWAY & COLLIDED WITH A CAR. THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL CABLE WAS FOUND DISCONNECTED FROM THE VALVE ACTUATING ARM OF THE CARB HEAT ASSY. THE VALVE & ATTACHED ACTUATING ARM WAS IN THE 'ON' POSITION. THE CONTROL CABLE WAS INSERTED THROUGH THE SWIVEL FITTING STUD. THE WASHER, NUT & COTTER PIN, WHICH ARE REQUIRED FOR RETENTION & SECURITY TO THE VALVE ACTUATING ARM, WERE MISSING. THE ACFT HAD 83 HRS SINCE THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION ON 12/2/82.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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