Jul 9, 2004
Accident
Substantial Austin, MN
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the piston pin plug that lead to engine oil starvation/exhaustion and the subsequent overload fracture of the piston rod and crankcase.
NTSB CHI04LA181