NONE · Taylorcraft F-21 · 1999-12-01 · HOULTON, WI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI00LA034
Event ID
20001212X20201
Type
Accident
Date
1999-12-01
Location
HOULTON, WI, USA
Coordinates
45.070087, -92.750045
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Taylorcraft
Model
F-21
Registration
N2005J
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the mechanic failed to torque the rod cap bolt during the major engine overhaul. Factors relating to the accident included the rough field and the collapsed landing gear.