Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary LAX89DVG07

WILLOWS, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N3627G

SCHWEIZER G-164B

Analysis

THE ENGINE CONNECTING ROD (P/N 10992) TO THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER BROKE AT THE CRANKSHAFT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE 200 FEET AGL. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD ON #1 CYLINDER OF THE AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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