Feb 10, 2024
Accident
Substantial Goodyear, AZ
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
Bearing degradation that increased clearances between the bearing and crankshaft journal surfaces, resulting in fatigue cracks and the subsequent failure of the No. 3 connecting rod and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the mechanics and owner/operator’s continued operation of an engine that exceeded the manufacturers’ recommended overhaul.
NTSB WPR24LA084