Apr 14, 2023
Accident
Substantial Crestview, FL
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The total loss of engine power due to the loosening and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod cap nuts in flight, resulting in catastrophic internal engine damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine manufacturer’s service instruction on engine overhaul intervals.
NTSB ERA23LA197