MINR · CESSNA C-210L · 1991-08-24 · CHEYENNE, WY, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA91LA221
Event ID
20001212X17995
Type
Accident
Date
1991-08-24
Location
CHEYENNE, WY, USA
Coordinates
41.139602, -104.790466
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
C-210L
Registration
N2190S
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAWN
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DID NOT PERFORM A PROPER TOP OVERHAUL. THIS RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A CONNECTING ROD BEARING. FACTORS INCLUDE THE HARD LANDING RESULTING FROM THE PREMATURE LANDING FLARE BY THE PILOT.