# NTSB Accident NYC88LA117
> **MOONEY M20** · 1988-03-27 · MANCHESTER, NH, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC88LA117
- **Event ID:** 20001213X25344
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-03-27
- **Location:** MANCHESTER, NH, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20
- **Registration:** N2746W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED THE NUMBER TWO CONNECTING ROD (P/N L-10646) CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE, CREATE A HOLE IN THE ENGINE CASE, LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE POWER. DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION, HE PERFORMED A WHEELS UP LANDING ON A HIGHWAY BRIDGE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.

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