Apr 20, 2005
Accident
Substantial Paso Robles, CA
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
the separation of the number 4 engine cylinder due to improperly torqued cylinder hold down nuts. A finding in this accident was the lack of a shoulder restraint system in the airplane, which contributed to the occupants' injuries.
NTSB LAX05LA140