MINR · COOPER VANS RV-6 · 1999-02-26 · VACAVILLE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA111
Event ID
20001205X00196
Type
Accident
Date
1999-02-26
Location
VACAVILLE, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.409713, -122.009765
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
COOPER
Model
VANS RV-6
Registration
N36VR
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the engine assembler to apply the proper torque on the connecting rods bolts, which led to fatigue cracking and ultimately fracture of the rod bolts.