ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357980
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| Date: | Sunday 26 November 1995 |
| Time: | 13:10 LT |
| Type: |  Stinson 108-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N344C |
| MSN: | 3344 |
| Engine model: | FRANKLIN 6A4-165-B3 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Southbridge, MA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | New Bedford, MA |
| Northampton, MA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During cruise flight, the pilot observed a loss of engine power. He performed emergency procedures; however, the engine continued to lose power. The pilot made a forced landing during which the airplane collided with trees. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed the engine crankshaft was separated into three pieces. An inspector stated, 'The failed crankshaft has evidence of a fatigue fracture....'
Probable Cause: fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC96LA028
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 08:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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