# NTSB Accident CHI04LA187
> **Beech A36** · 2004-07-02 · Algona, IA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI04LA187
- **Event ID:** 20040715X00986
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-07-02
- **Location:** Algona, IA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.070915, -94.229621
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** A36
- **Registration:** N3248T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the connecting rod which resulted in the loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent forced landing.  A contributing factor was the delayed lowering of the landing gear in order to clear the other vehicle encountered during the forced landing.

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