# NTSB Accident CHI04LA147
> **North American T-28C** · 2004-06-04 · Manitowoc, WI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04LA147
- **Event ID:** 20040610X00782
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-06-04
- **Location:** Manitowoc, WI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.128887, -87.680557
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** North American
- **Model:** T-28C
- **Registration:** N404DK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure of the number 4 piston articulating rod resulting in a complete loss of engine power during initial climb.  The ditch was a contributing factor.

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