Jan 24, 2006
Accident
Substantial Mariposa, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the procedures in the TCM maintenance manual and adequately torque the engine through-bolts, which led to the separation of the No. 6 cylinder and the catastrophic failure of the engine.
NTSB LAX06LA094