ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 133917
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| Date: | Wednesday 27 December 1995 |
| Time: | 10:52 LT |
| Type: | Stinson ST-108-2 |
| Owner/operator: | Bradford D. Bowen |
| Registration: | N135C |
| MSN: | 108-5135 |
| Engine model: | Franklin GA4-165-133 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lake Dallas, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (30F) |
| Addison, TX (KADS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that after takeoff, while climbing through 500 feet AGL, the engine 'experienced a dramatic and immediate power loss (70-80%) and began surging, all in the low RPM range.' During the emergency descent, he decided to 'ditch under control' in a lake to avoid descending into a residential area. Both occupants exited the airplane after the water landing, and swam to shore. The airplane subsequently submerged. During an engine teardown by the owner, it was discovered that the #6 connecting rod had 'failed.'
Probable Cause: the failure of the #6 connecting rod assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing which resulted in a water landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW96LA077
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 09-Apr-2024 10:20 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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