ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354533
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| Date: | Friday 1 May 1998 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Bellanca 17-30A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6645V |
| MSN: | 30309 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1970 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1500 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Brewton, AL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Grove Hill, AL (3A0) |
| Destin, FL (KDTS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot experienced a lost of engine power and he made a forced landing in an a field There were no injuries to the pilot, and the aircraft was substantially damaged after colliding with a fence during the landing roll. Examination of the engine revealed that the number 3 main bearing had spun, the crankshaft was broken at the number 3 cheek, and the crankcase exhibited fretting at the case mating surfaces, consistent with improper through-bolt torque. The engine had undergone a top overhaul 197.4 hours prior to the failure of the crankshaft.
Probable Cause: Improper maintenance procedures used to overhaul the engine, which led to the crankshaft failure. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the fence.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL98LA070
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 15:33 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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