ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 299262
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| Date: | Monday 6 March 2000 |
| Time: | 15:17 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-180 |
| Owner/operator: | Ryan Dashiell |
| Registration: | N8170W |
| MSN: | 28-2289 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1965 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A3A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | RICHLAND, Washington -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | PASCO , WA (KPSC) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported experiencing an engine problem, and attempted to perform a forced landing on a highway. During the landing roll, the airplane rolled into a gully, substantially damaging a wing. Preliminary inspection by FAA inspectors revealed that number 3 and number 4 cylinders could not be removed due to barrel damage. Number 4 piston did not move when the crankshaft was rotated, and extensive metal particles were evident within the crankcase. The connecting rod was determined to have failed
Probable Cause: Failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain for the forced landing attempt.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA00LA048
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Oct-2022 04:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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