# NTSB Accident CHI02LA159
> **Galbraith Piel Emeraude** · 2002-06-11 · Hot Springs, SD, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA159
- **Event ID:** 20020617X00902
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-06-11
- **Location:** Hot Springs, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.368057, -103.388053
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Galbraith
- **Model:** Piel Emeraude
- **Registration:** N71PE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to the connecting rod fatigue failure during takeoff climb.

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