ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377878
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| Date: | Sunday 6 January 1985 |
| Time: | 15:25 LT |
| Type: | Crowder GREAT LAKES |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N13355 |
| MSN: | 1 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 233 hours |
| Engine model: | ELIZALDE,S.A. TIGRE G-IV |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sunland, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Upland, CA (KCCB) |
| Santa Paula, CA (SZP | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE CRUISING AT 2100 FT AGL, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND A TTL LOSS OF PWR OCCURRED. PLT MADE FORCED LANDING INTO THE TOP OF A TREE. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE 4 HOLD DOWN BOLTS/STUDS WHICH HOLD THE #2 CYLINDER TO THE CASE HAD FAILED ALLOWING THE CYLINDER TO SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE. PLT STATED THE BOLTS HAD NEVER BEEN REMOVED AND RE-TORQUED ON THE ENGINE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX85LA098
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 17:23 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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