# NTSB Accident CHI91DER04
> **BELLANCA EAGLE DW-1** · 1991-06-06 · HECTOR, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI91DER04
- **Event ID:** 20001212X17198
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-06-06
- **Location:** HECTOR, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.740165, -94.709251
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELLANCA
- **Model:** EAGLE DW-1
- **Registration:** N8800W
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE TOTAL FAILURE OF A CONNECTING ROD. RELATED FACTORS ARE THE LOW MANEUVERING ALTITUDE AND THE UNSUITABLE (MUDDY) TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.

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