# NTSB Accident CHI89FA062
> **HUGHES 269C** · 1989-03-22 · DE KALB, IL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89FA062
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27857
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-03-22
- **Location:** DE KALB, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.890048, -88.750053
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** HUGHES
- **Model:** 269C
- **Registration:** N8642F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER FOUR CONNECTING ROD WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE FAILURE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE BROKEN RING IN THE NUMBER ONE PISTON AND A DETERIORATED CENTER MAIN BEARING.

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