Jun 27, 1990
Accident
Substantial FAIRBANKS, AK
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE WRISTPIN CAUSED THE SEPARATION OF THE CONNECTING ROD FROM THE PISTON AND SUBSEQUENT SEIZURE OF THE ENGINE. A FACTOR WAS UNAVAILABILITY OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.
NTSB ANC90FA097