# NTSB Accident CHI02LA179
> **Waltz RV-8** · 2002-06-30 · Omaha, NE, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA179
- **Event ID:** 20020703X01044
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-06-30
- **Location:** Omaha, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.195835, -96.11222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Waltz
- **Model:** RV-8
- **Registration:** N877TC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to a loose connecting rod cap bolt and the resulting fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap.  A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.

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