# NTSB Accident IAD05FA068
> **Cessna R182** · 2005-05-24 · New Fairfield, CT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD05FA068
- **Event ID:** 20050602X00708
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-05-24
- **Location:** New Fairfield, CT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.459167, -73.501113
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** R182
- **Registration:** N756PN
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Failure of the aluminum-clad, number two connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.  A factor was the relatively short forced landing area.

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