SERS · Cessna 177RG · 2005-03-06 · Rochester, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI05LA076
Event ID
20050408X00431
Type
Accident
Date
2005-03-06
Location
Rochester, MN, USA
Coordinates
43.907222, -92.498886
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
177RG
Registration
N2019Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the subsequent failure of a connecting rod. Additional causes were the improper maintenance due to under-torqued fasteners, and inadequate airframe manufacturer maintenance procedures resulting in an improper oil gasket installation. The tree encountered during the forced landing was a factor.