Accident · 2021-04-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-04-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28-140 (N7274F)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Pray Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Pray Aviation
Probable cause
Inadequate maintenance at the time the carburetor was replaced, which resulted in the improperly installed throttle cable and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect the improper throttle cable installation.
Source: NTSB case CEN21LA175Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 38 | Class 3 (2018-01-18) | 156 total · 4 in this make/model |
| Other flight crew | Private | Airplane | 19 | Class 3 (2020-06-01) | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.