# NTSB Accident CHI03LA183
> **Enstrom 280C** · 2003-06-15 · West Branch, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI03LA183
- **Event ID:** 20030626X00964
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-15
- **Location:** West Branch, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.294723, -84.17028
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Enstrom
- **Model:** 280C
- **Registration:** N5695D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap.  A related factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.

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