ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355694
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| Date: | Tuesday 24 June 1997 |
| Time: | 18:40 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6756N |
| MSN: | 680070 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2400 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bellwood, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Williamsport, PA (IPT |
| Fort Wayne, IN (KFWA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was in cruise flight at 4,000 feet when he heard a 'pop', experienced a loss of engine power, and encountered smoke in the cockpit. The pilot was in contact with ATC and received vectors for landing at the nearest airport. During the descent, the oil pressure went to 'zero', and the engine stopped producing power. The pilot's vision was obscured out the windscreen and he felt unable to complete a landing to the airport. He selected an open hay field through a side window and performed a forced landing. A fire in the engine compartment was extinguished after landing. Examination of the engine revealed a hole in the engine crankcase below the number one cylinder. Further examination revealed failure of the connecting rods on the number one and number two cylinders.
Probable Cause: the total loss of engine power due to failed connecting rods.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC97LA128
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 14:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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