Apr 3, 2009
Incident
Minor Northport, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause
Inadequate torque on one of the No. 6 connecting rod bolt retaining nuts, which resulted in the connecting rod’s separation from the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
NTSB ERA09FA228