Jul 1, 2006
Accident
Substantial Gustavus, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The fracture of an engine connecting rod during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on a beach, a collapsed nose landing gear, and substantial damage to the fuselage.
NTSB ANC06LA084