# NTSB Accident IAD04LA008
> **Rockwell 112A** · 2004-01-25 · Bedford, MA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD04LA008
- **Event ID:** 20040128X00120
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-01-25
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.518054, -71.299163
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Rockwell
- **Model:** 112A
- **Registration:** N1381J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure of the #2 piston connecting rod cap, which resulted in a hole in the engine crankcase and a loss of engine power.  A factor was dark night lighting condition.

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