# NTSB Accident CHI02LA087
> **Cessna 182H** · 2002-03-08 · West Plains, MO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA087
- **Event ID:** 20020312X00333
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-03-08
- **Location:** West Plains, MO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.859268, -91.909599
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 182H
- **Registration:** N64AE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The engine failure due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft which resulted from the installation of improper pistons during an STC'd engine conversion by other maintenance personnel.  Additional factors included the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.

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